What happens if you click block in WhatsApp - briefly?
When you click "block" on a contact in WhatsApp, the blocked user will no longer be able to call or message you. Additionally, you will not receive any notifications from their messages or calls.
What happens if you click block in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you click the "Block" button in WhatsApp, several actions are set in motion to protect your privacy and security. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Contact Blocked: The person you have blocked will no longer be able to contact you through WhatsApp. This includes sending messages, making calls, or viewing your profile picture. Any message they send to you will remain undelivered and they won't see your "last seen" status or online presence.
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Removal from Groups: If the blocked contact is part of a group with you, they will be removed from that group automatically. This ensures that they cannot continue to communicate with you through the group chat.
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No Notification: The blocked contact will not receive any notification informing them that they have been blocked. They might suspect it if their messages are not delivered or if they notice changes in your status, but there's no direct alert from WhatsApp.
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Hidden Status Updates: Your status updates (like stories) will no longer be visible to the blocked contact. Similarly, you won’t see any of their status updates either.
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No Call Logs: Any calls made by the blocked contact will not show up in your call log. This helps maintain a clean record of interactions with people who are not blocked.
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Data Privacy: WhatsApp does not share with you or the blocked contact any information about the block action. Your privacy settings and preferences remain confidential between you and WhatsApp.
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Revocable Action: If at any point you decide to unblock the contact, you can do so through your WhatsApp settings. Once unblocked, they will regain the ability to communicate with you as before.
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No Impact on Other Contacts: Blocking one user does not affect your communication with other contacts. Your chats and groups remain unaffected by this action.
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No Access to Broadcast Lists: The blocked contact will be removed from any broadcast lists you have, ensuring they do not receive messages sent through these lists.
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No Location Sharing: Any location sharing between you and the blocked contact is stopped immediately. They won’t be able to see your shared locations or send new ones to you.
By implementing these changes, WhatsApp ensures that users have control over their communication environment, allowing them to maintain a safe and comfortable space within the app.