What happens if you block a number in WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block a number in WhatsApp, the blocked user will no longer be able to send messages or calls to your phone, and their messages will not be delivered to you. Additionally, the blocked contact's status updates will not appear in your contacts list.
What happens if you block a number in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block a number in WhatsApp, several changes occur that affect both your interaction with the blocked contact and their experience trying to reach you. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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No More Messages or Calls: Once you block a number, any messages or calls from that contact will not be delivered to you. They won't appear in your chat list, and you won't receive notifications for them. This ensures that the blocked contact cannot disturb you through WhatsApp.
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Blocked Contact Cannot See Your Profile Picture or Status: The blocked contact will no longer have access to your profile picture, status updates, or any changes made to these elements after they were blocked. This adds an extra layer of privacy and control over what the blocked person can see about you.
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Your Last Seen and Online Status Will Not Be Visible: If a contact is blocked, they will not be able to see your "last seen" or online status. This prevents them from knowing whether you are active on WhatsApp at any given time.
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Blocked Contact Cannot Add You to Groups: The blocked contact cannot add you to WhatsApp groups. This feature is designed to protect users from unwanted group invitations and ensures that the blocked person cannot force their way into your groups.
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Read Receipts Are Not Sent: If you block a number, any messages sent by the blocked contact before the block was implemented will not show read receipts (the double check marks). This means the blocked contact won't know if you have seen their messages.
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Media Files Cannot Be Sent or Received: Any media files such as photos, videos, and documents sent by the blocked contact after the block is implemented will not be delivered to your device. Similarly, you won’t be able to send any media to the blocked number.
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No Changes in Your WhatsApp List: The blocked contact's messages and calls do not disappear from your message history. Instead, they remain visible in your chat list but are marked with a "You blocked this contact" label. This allows you to review past interactions without receiving new messages or calls from the blocked number.
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Reversibility: If you decide that blocking the number was a mistake, you can unblock the contact at any time. Once unblocked, the contact will regain the ability to send messages and make calls, and you will be able to see their status updates and profile picture again. However, any messages sent during the block period will not be delivered retroactively.
In summary, blocking a number in WhatsApp is a robust measure that effectively curtails all forms of communication from the blocked contact while preserving your privacy and control over interactions on the platform.