What happens if a subscriber is blocked in WhatsApp?

What happens if a subscriber is blocked in WhatsApp - briefly?

If a subscriber is blocked on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to send messages or make calls to the blocker's number. Additionally, their profile picture and status updates will not be visible to the blocker.

What happens if a subscriber is blocked in WhatsApp - in detail?

When a subscriber is blocked on WhatsApp, several changes occur that affect both the blocker and the blocked user. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what happens:

1. Message Delivery:

   • The blocker will no longer receive messages from the blocked user. These messages will fail to deliver and will show only one tick (indicating they have left the sender's device but not delivered).
   • If the blocker tries to send a message to the blocked user, it will also show only one tick, indicating that the message was sent but not delivered.

2. Calls:

   • Voice and video calls from the blocked user to the blocker will fail to connect. The blocked user may see a "calling" status indefinitely or receive an error message stating that the call cannot be completed.
   • If the blocker tries to make a voice or video call to the blocked user, they will encounter similar issues with the call failing to connect.

3. Status Updates:

   • The blocker will not see any status updates from the blocked user. This includes text, photo, and video statuses.
   • Similarly, the blocked user will not be able to view the blocker's status updates either.

4. Profile Information:

   • The blocker will no longer be able to see the profile picture, about information, or last seen status of the blocked user.
   • Conversely, the blocked user will also lose access to view these details for the blocker.

5. Group Interactions:

   • If both users are part of a group chat, the blocker can still see messages from the blocked user within that group. However, they cannot start a private chat with the blocked user directly from the group.
   • The blocked user will also be able to see messages from the blocker in the group chat but won’t be able to initiate a private conversation with them either.

6. Notification Settings:

   • The blocked user will not receive any notifications about being blocked. There is no alert or notification that informs the blocked user of their status.
   • The blocker, however, can see in their contact list that they have blocked a particular user (though this feature may vary depending on the device and WhatsApp version).

7. Data Privacy:

   • Blocking ensures that the blocked user cannot access any new information about the blocker, including changes to profile pictures or status updates.
   • This also means that the blocker has more control over their privacy settings and who can contact them on WhatsApp.

In summary, blocking a subscriber on WhatsApp significantly limits communication between the two parties. Messages and calls fail to deliver, and access to each other's status updates and profile information is restricted. However, interactions within group chats remain unaffected, ensuring that group conversations can continue uninterrupted.