What happens if a subscriber is on your WhatsApp blocked list - briefly?
If a subscriber is on your WhatsApp blocked list, they will be unable to send you messages or see your last seen status, profile picture, or any changes made to them. Additionally, you won't receive any notifications from their messages or calls.
What happens if a subscriber is on your WhatsApp blocked list - in detail?
If a subscriber is on your WhatsApp blocked list, several specific changes and limitations occur in the communication between you and that contact. Here’s a detailed look at what happens:
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No Message Delivery: Messages sent from the blocked contact will not be delivered to you. They won't appear in your chat list or notifications, effectively preventing any unwanted communication from reaching you.
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Invisible Status Updates: You won’t see status updates or profile picture changes made by the blocked contact. This ensures that their activities do not appear in your status feed, maintaining your privacy and eliminating unnecessary distractions.
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No Calls: The blocked contact cannot initiate voice or video calls to you. Even if they try, the call will not go through, and you won’t receive any notification about a missed call from them.
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No Read Receipts: If you decide to unblock the contact at some point, messages sent during the time they were blocked will not show read receipts (the double check marks). This is because WhatsApp does not track or record message delivery status for blocked contacts.
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No Last Seen Timestamp: The blocked contact cannot see your last seen timestamp or online status. This means they won't know when you were last active on WhatsApp, adding an extra layer of privacy.
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No Group Invitations: Blocked contacts cannot add you to groups without your permission. Even if they try to invite you, the request will not be visible to you unless you manually approve it in the future.
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Mutual Blocking: If a contact blocks you, you won’t be able to see their last seen or online status either. This mutual restriction ensures that both parties are protected from unwanted communication.
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No Media Sharing: The blocked contact cannot send you media files such as photos, videos, documents, or voice messages. Any attempt to share such content will fail silently on their end without any notification.
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No Contact Information Visibility: You won’t see the contact information of a blocked user in your address book. This means their profile details are hidden from view, further minimizing interaction possibilities.
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Blocked Contacts List: WhatsApp maintains a separate list for contacts you have blocked. This list is accessible within the app's settings, allowing you to manage and review your blocked contacts at any time.
By implementing these restrictions, WhatsApp ensures that users can maintain control over their communication environment, effectively blocking unwanted or harassing contacts while preserving privacy and reducing distractions.