What happens if you block a contact in WhatsApp and then delete it - briefly?
If you block a contact in WhatsApp and then delete the conversation, they will no longer be able to see your profile picture, last seen status, or any changes you make to these settings. However, if you unblock them later, they won't regain access to your previous messages or status updates.
What happens if you block a contact in WhatsApp and then delete it - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, several changes occur immediately:
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Communication Barrier: The blocked user can no longer send messages or calls to your number. They will receive an error message indicating that their message was not delivered. Similarly, you won't be able to initiate any communication with them either.
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Visibility of Status: Your status updates and profile picture are hidden from the blocked contact. They can no longer see when you were last online or if your messages have been read.
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Group Restrictions: If both of you are part of a group, the blocked user will still be able to send messages within that group, but they won't receive any notifications for messages sent by you. Conversely, you won't see their messages in the group chat either.
Now, if after blocking the contact, you decide to delete them from your contacts list:
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Contact Removal: Deleting a blocked contact removes them from your device’s contact list, making it harder for you to find and re-add them later. However, this action does not affect their ability to communicate with other users on WhatsApp.
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Blocked Status Persists: The block remains in place even after deleting the contact. The blocked user will still be unable to send messages or calls to you directly. They will continue to see error messages when attempting to reach you.
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No Notification: You won't receive any notifications if the blocked user tries to contact you, ensuring that your privacy and security are maintained.
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No Re-addition Prompt: Unlike other contacts, WhatsApp will not prompt you to re-add the deleted and blocked contact unless they initiate communication from a new device or phone number.
In summary, blocking a contact in WhatsApp creates a comprehensive barrier that prevents them from reaching you. Deleting the contact after blocking it further distances their presence on your device without altering the block's effectiveness.