What happens if you block a subscriber on WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block a subscriber on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to contact you or see your profile picture and status updates. Additionally, any messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered to you.
What happens if you block a subscriber on WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, several changes occur that affect both your communication and the blocked user's experience. Here is a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Message Delivery: Any messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered to your phone. Instead, they will show as undelivered on their end, with only one checkmark indicating that WhatsApp has received but not yet delivered the message. This prevents unwanted communication from reaching you.
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Calls: The blocked contact will be unable to make voice or video calls to your number. If they attempt a call, it will fail and they won't receive any notification of the block. This ensures that you are not disturbed by incoming calls from the blocked user.
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Status Updates: You will no longer see the status updates of the blocked contact. Similarly, if you share your own status, they will not be able to view it. This limits their access to any personal information or updates you may post.
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Profile Picture and Information: The profile picture, about section, and last seen timestamp of the blocked user will no longer be visible to you. Conversely, your profile information will also become inaccessible to them. This helps maintain privacy on both sides.
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Group Membership: If you are part of a group with the blocked contact, they will remain in the group and can continue to send messages there. However, their messages will not be visible to you within the group chat. You will also not see any changes they make to their profile picture or status updates within the group.
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Notification Settings: By default, WhatsApp does not notify the blocked user that they have been blocked. They may suspect it if their messages are not delivered and calls fail, but there is no explicit notification from WhatsApp about the block.
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Reversibility: If you decide to unblock the contact in the future, the changes will be reversed. You will regain access to their status updates, profile picture, and last seen timestamp. Additionally, any messages sent by them during the time they were blocked will still be undelivered and will not appear in your chat history once you unblock them.
In summary, blocking a subscriber on WhatsApp significantly restricts their ability to communicate with you, providing a layer of privacy and control over unwanted interactions. The changes are comprehensive and designed to protect your communication experience while allowing for flexibility if you choose to reverse the block in the future.