What happens if I block a contact on WhatsApp - briefly?
If you block a contact on WhatsApp, that person will no longer be able to call or send messages to you. Additionally, you won't receive any notifications from their messages or calls.
What happens if I block a contact on WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, several changes occur in the way your communication is managed with that specific user. The primary objective of blocking someone is to prevent unwanted messages and interactions from reaching you. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what happens:
Firstly, any messages sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered to you. Instead, they will remain on the sender's side without notification of failure. This means that the blocked user won't know they have been blocked; their messages will simply appear as unsent.
Secondly, your last seen, online status, and any changes in your profile picture will no longer be visible to the blocked contact. This is WhatsApp’s way of ensuring privacy for users who wish to limit their visibility to certain individuals.
Thirdly, calls from the blocked contact cannot reach you. If they attempt to call you, it will show as ringing on their end but won't connect. Similarly, if you try to call them, you will receive a message stating that the call failed and the number may be saved incorrectly or the person you’re trying to reach isn't using WhatsApp.
It is important to note that blocking someone does not remove their messages from your chat history. The conversation threads with the blocked contact will remain in your chat list, but you won't receive any new messages from them. If you decide to unblock the contact at a later time, you can view all previously received messages again.
Lastly, blocking a contact does not prevent them from adding you to groups. However, if they do add you to a group, you will not see their messages or status updates within that group until you choose to leave and rejoin the group.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp is an effective way to control unwanted communication while maintaining your privacy. The blocked user will be unable to send you messages or calls, and their attempts will go unnoticed.