What happens when someone adds you to the blacklist on WhatsApp - briefly?
When someone adds you to their WhatsApp block list, you will no longer be able to send messages or calls to that person. Additionally, you won't see updates to their profile picture, about information, or status updates.
What happens when someone adds you to the blacklist on WhatsApp - in detail?
When someone adds you to their blacklist on WhatsApp, several changes occur in your communication with that individual. The term "blacklist" is used here to describe a situation where one user has blocked another. Here's what happens in detail:
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Message Delivery Status: Any message you send to the person who has added you to their blacklist will not be delivered. Instead, you will see only one check mark next to your sent message, indicating that it was sent but not received or read by the recipient. This is different from the usual two check marks (sent and delivered) or three check marks (sent, delivered, and read).
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Calls: Attempting to make a voice or video call to this person will result in a failure. The call will not connect, and you may see a message indicating that your call was unable to be completed. This is because the other user has effectively blocked all forms of communication from you.
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Profile Picture: You will no longer be able to see their profile picture. WhatsApp hides the profile picture of users who have added you to their blacklist, which can be a subtle indicator that something is amiss.
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Status Updates: You won't be able to view their status updates. If they post a new status, it will not appear in your Status tab. This feature is designed to enhance privacy for users who have blocked others.
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Last Seen: The "Last Seen" timestamp will no longer update for the person who has added you to their blacklist. You might see an outdated time or no timestamp at all, indicating that they are not actively using WhatsApp or have restricted this information from you.
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No Notifications: The blocked user will not receive any notifications about your messages or calls. This means they won't be alerted to any of your attempts to contact them, preserving their privacy and peace of mind.
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Group Interactions: If you are both part of the same group, the user who has added you to their blacklist can still see your messages in the group chat. However, they will not receive any notifications for these messages unless they manually check the group chat. Conversely, if they send a message in the group, you will still be able to see it and interact with them as usual within that group context.
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No Feedback: You won't get any feedback or indication from WhatsApp itself that you have been blocked. The app doesn't notify users when they are added to someone else's blacklist, leaving you to infer the situation based on the lack of delivery confirmations and other signs mentioned above.
In summary, being added to someone's blacklist on WhatsApp significantly restricts your ability to communicate with that person. You won't be able to send messages, make calls, or view their status updates or profile picture. However, group interactions remain unaffected, and you will still see their messages within shared groups.