What happens if you are blocked in WhatsApp - briefly?
If someone blocks you on WhatsApp, you will no longer be able to send them messages or see their last seen status and online presence. Additionally, your calls to them will not go through.
What happens if you are blocked in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you are blocked by someone on WhatsApp, several changes occur that indicate the blockage. It's important to understand these signs as they can help you recognize when your communications with a contact have been restricted.
Firstly, if you try to send a message to a contact who has blocked you, you will see only one checkmark next to your message in your chat window. This indicates that the message was sent but not delivered. Normally, two checkmarks appear once the message is successfully delivered and read by the recipient. The lack of the second checkmark is a clear sign that your messages are not reaching the blocked contact.
Secondly, you will be unable to see the last seen status or online status of the person who has blocked you. This status information usually appears below the contact's name in their chat window. When blocked, this section will remain empty, indicating that WhatsApp is no longer sharing real-time status updates with you regarding that contact.
Thirdly, any attempts to call the blocked contact via WhatsApp will fail to connect. You may hear a ringing tone, but the call will not go through. This is another strong indication that your communications are being restricted.
Furthermore, if you try to add the contact's profile picture to your phone’s gallery or view their status updates, you will find that these options are no longer available. The blocked contact’s profile picture will not be accessible, and you won’t see any of their shared status updates in your Status tab.
Lastly, if you attempt to start a group chat with the person who has blocked you, WhatsApp will notify you that the contact cannot be added to the group. This restriction applies both to new groups and to existing ones where you try to add the blocked contact.
It’s crucial to note that while these indicators strongly suggest that you have been blocked, there could be other reasons for these changes, such as network issues or the contact having their phone off. However, if multiple signs are present simultaneously, it is highly likely that you have indeed been blocked on WhatsApp.
Understanding these details can help you navigate your communications more effectively and recognize when a block has occurred.