What will happen when I block a contact on WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see your profile picture, read receipts, or your online status. Additionally, any messages they send will not be delivered and will show as pending for them, while you won't receive any notifications from their attempts to communicate.
What will happen when I block a contact on WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, several changes occur that impact both your interaction and the blocked contact's experience. Here is a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Messages and Calls: Any messages or calls from the blocked contact will not be delivered to you. They will appear as sent but not received by the blocker. Similarly, any attempts to call you will go unanswered and will not ring on your device.
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Visibility: The blocked contact will no longer see your profile picture, about section, or status updates. This is because WhatsApp restricts access to these elements for users who have been blocked.
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Last Seen and Online Status: You will not be able to see the last seen timestamp or online status of the blocked contact. Conversely, they will also not be able to view your last seen or online status.
4.Group Interaction: If you are in a group together with the blocked contact, they can still send messages to the group and you will receive them. However, you will not see any changes to their profile picture or about section within the group chat. They will also not be able to add you to another group or make you an admin of a group.
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Read Receipts: For the blocked contact, read receipts (the double check marks) will not appear for messages they send to you. This is because WhatsApp does not deliver messages sent by blocked contacts to your device.
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Notification Settings: You will no longer receive notifications from the blocked contact. Their messages and calls will not trigger any alerts on your device.
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Archiving Chats: If you have archived chats enabled, messages from the blocked contact will still appear in your main chat list rather than being archived automatically.
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Unblocking: To restore communication with a blocked contact, you will need to unblock them. Once unblocked, they can send you messages and calls again, and you can view their profile information if it has not been changed since the block.
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Privacy Settings: Blocking a contact does not change your privacy settings for other contacts. It is specifically targeted at the individual you have blocked.
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No Notification of Block: WhatsApp does not notify users when they are blocked by another user. The blocked contact will only be aware that their messages and calls are not being delivered or answered.
By understanding these changes, you can make an informed decision about whether to block a contact on WhatsApp, ensuring that you are aware of the implications for both parties involved.