What happens if you add someone to your blocklist on WhatsApp - briefly?
When you add someone to your blocklist on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to call or message you. Additionally, you won't receive any notifications from them, ensuring a peaceful and uninterrupted communication experience.
What happens if you add someone to your blocklist on WhatsApp - in detail?
When you add someone to your blocklist on WhatsApp, several changes occur that significantly alter the communication dynamics between you and the blocked contact.
Firstly, all messages sent by the blocked contact will no longer be delivered to you. This means you won't see any text, photos, videos, or voice messages from them in your chat list or notifications. The sender will receive a notification indicating that their message was not delivered, but they won’t know whether this is due to being blocked or another issue like network problems.
Secondly, calls from the blocked contact cannot go through. If they try to call you via WhatsApp, the call will fail immediately and they won’t receive any ringing sound. This applies to both voice and video calls. The blocked user won't be able to tell if their call attempt was unsuccessful due to being blocked or because of network issues.
Thirdly, you will not see updates from the blocked contact in your status feed. Any changes they make to their profile picture, about section, or status updates will be invisible to you. Similarly, you won't be able to view any media or text they share in their status.
Additionally, the blocked contact will no longer appear in any group chats that you both are part of. While they can still send messages and make calls within the group, you won’t receive any notifications for these actions. This ensures that your interaction with them is minimized even within shared group environments.
It's important to note that blocking a contact does not delete the conversation history between you and the blocked user. The chat history will remain visible on your device, but it will be marked as read by WhatsApp, indicating that you have seen all messages in the thread.
Lastly, if you change your mind and decide to unblock the contact, they won’t receive a notification about this action. However, once unblocked, the previous restrictions will be lifted, and normal communication can resume.
In summary, adding someone to your blocklist on WhatsApp effectively cuts off all direct communication channels, ensuring that you are not disturbed by their messages or calls. It also hides their status updates from you and removes them from your group chat notifications, offering a comprehensive way to manage unwanted interactions.