What happens when someone blocks my number on WhatsApp - briefly?
When someone blocks your number on WhatsApp, you will no longer be able to send messages or calls to that contact, and you won't see updates to their profile photo, status, or about information. Additionally, your messages will not be delivered to them, indicated by the lack of checkmarks next to your sent messages.
What happens when someone blocks my number on WhatsApp - in detail?
When someone blocks your number on WhatsApp, several changes occur in how you interact with their profile and messages. Here is a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Message Delivery Status: Any message you send to the person who has blocked you will not be delivered. Instead, you will see only one checkmark (indicating that your message was sent but not delivered), unlike the usual two checkmarks which indicate delivery and reading. This is a clear sign that your messages are not reaching their intended recipient.
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Profile Picture and Status: You will no longer be able to see the profile picture or status updates of the person who has blocked you. If you try to view them, you will only see a default placeholder image instead of their actual photo. Additionally, any changes they make to their profile picture or status will not be visible to you.
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Last Seen: The "last seen" timestamp for the contact will no longer update. This means you won't know when they were last active on WhatsApp. The last time they were online before blocking you will remain frozen in your chat interface.
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Read Receipts and Typing Indicators: You will not receive read receipts (the blue checkmarks that show the message has been read) for messages sent to them. Similarly, typing indicators (the three dots that show when someone is typing a response) will not appear in your chat window.
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Calls: If you try to make a voice or video call to the person who has blocked you, the call will fail to connect. You will see a message indicating that the call could not be completed.
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Group Interactions: If both of you are part of a group, the individual can still block you within the group settings. However, they cannot remove you from the group. In this case, your messages in the group chat will not be delivered to them, and they will not see any status updates or changes to your profile picture.
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No Notification: You will not receive a notification informing you that you have been blocked. The only way to confirm this is by observing the changes mentioned above or by asking a mutual contact if they can still see the person's last seen, status, and profile picture.
Understanding these changes helps you recognize when someone has blocked your number on WhatsApp and adjust your communication approach accordingly.