What happens when a contact is blocked on WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, the blocked user will no longer be able to see your online status or any changes to your profile picture. Additionally, any messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered and will remain undelivered until they are unblocked.
What happens when a contact is blocked on WhatsApp - in detail?
When a contact is blocked on WhatsApp, several changes occur in the interaction between the two users. Firstly, messages sent by the blocker to the blocked contact will not be delivered and there will be no indication of delivery or read receipts. The blocker can still see their own messages in the chat window, but they will have no confirmation that the recipient has received or read them.
For the blocked contact, attempting to send a message to the blocker will result in a notification stating "You're blocked." This notification appears immediately after sending a message and indicates that communication is currently restricted. The blocked user can still see their own messages in the chat window but will not receive any delivery or read receipts either.
Additionally, all calls made by the blocker to the blocked contact will fail to connect. The blocker will see a message stating "Call Failed" if they attempt to call the blocked number. Conversely, if the blocked user tries to initiate a call to the blocker, it will ring as normal but will not be answered.
Moreover, the profile picture of the blocker will no longer be visible to the blocked contact. The blocked user will only see a default icon in place of the actual profile picture. Similarly, any status updates from the blocker will not be visible to the blocked contact.
It is important to note that blocking does not prevent the blocked user from adding the blocker to groups or making calls. However, the blocker has the ability to remove themselves from any group created by the blocked user and can report the blocked user for further action if necessary.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp effectively restricts communication between the two users, preventing messages and calls from being delivered or received. This measure is often taken to maintain privacy and avoid unwanted interactions.