What happens if you block a WhatsApp number - briefly?
If you block a WhatsApp number, the user will no longer be able to send you messages or see your last seen status. Additionally, their messages will not be delivered to your device, and they will not appear in your contact list.
What happens if you block a WhatsApp number - in detail?
When you block a number on WhatsApp, several changes occur that affect both your interaction with the blocked contact and their ability to communicate with you. Here is a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Message Delivery: Any messages sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered to you. Instead, they will receive a notification stating that their message could not be delivered because you have blocked them. This ensures that you are not disturbed by unwanted messages.
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Calls and Voice Messages: Similarly, any calls or voice messages from the blocked number will not reach you. WhatsApp will not ring your phone for incoming calls from this contact, and you will not receive any missed call notifications either. This feature is particularly useful for preventing harassment or unwanted communication.
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Visibility of Status Updates: The blocked contact will no longer be able to see your status updates, including text, photo, video, and GIF statuses. Likewise, you will not see their status updates in your status feed. This two-way block ensures that neither party can view the other's status information.
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Group Interactions: If both you and the blocked contact are part of the same WhatsApp group, you will still be able to view and participate in the group chat. However, the blocked contact will not receive any messages you send within the group, and you will not see their messages or status updates either. This can sometimes lead to confusion within the group if other members are unaware of the block.
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Contact Information: Blocking a number does not remove it from your contacts list on WhatsApp. The contact's name and phone number will still appear in your contacts, but you will not be able to initiate any conversations or calls with them until you decide to unblock their number.
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Data Privacy: Once a contact is blocked, they will no longer have access to your profile picture, about section, or last seen status. This additional layer of privacy ensures that only people you choose can view these details.
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Unblocking: If at any point you decide to unblock the contact, the blocking restrictions will be lifted, and normal communication will resume. However, this does not guarantee that all past messages or calls will be delivered retroactively; they may still appear as undelivered on the blocked contact's end.
By implementing these measures, WhatsApp provides users with a robust way to manage unwanted communication and maintain their privacy while using the platform.