What happens if a contact blocks you on WhatsApp - briefly?
When a contact blocks you on WhatsApp, you will no longer be able to see their last seen or online status, and your messages will not be delivered to them.
What happens if a contact blocks you on WhatsApp - in detail?
When a contact blocks you on WhatsApp, several changes occur in your interaction with them. The most immediate and noticeable impact is that you will no longer be able to send messages or calls to the person who has blocked you. Any attempts to do so will result in a single checkmark (indicating the message was sent) but not the double checkmarks (confirming delivery), which is typical for undelivered messages on WhatsApp. Additionally, you won't be able to see their profile picture, status updates, or any changes they make to their profile information.
Another significant change is that you will lose the ability to view their "last seen" or "online" status. This privacy feature ensures that blocked users cannot track the availability or activity of those who have chosen to block them. Furthermore, if you try to add the contact to a group, WhatsApp will notify you that the contact has restricted you from adding them to any groups.
It's important to note that while you won't be able to see their status updates, they can still view yours unless they have also blocked you or adjusted their privacy settings accordingly. Moreover, if you were part of a group with the person who blocked you, you will still be able to see their messages and participate in the group chat as usual. However, any direct messages sent to them within the group will behave like regular WhatsApp messages—they won't be delivered, and you won't receive any confirmation of delivery.
In summary, being blocked on WhatsApp limits your ability to communicate with the person who has taken this action. It restricts message delivery, hides their profile information, and prevents you from seeing their status updates or online availability. However, it does not prevent group interactions unless specifically addressed within the group settings.