What will I see if a contact has blocked me in WhatsApp?

What will I see if a contact has blocked me in WhatsApp - briefly?

If a contact has blocked you on WhatsApp, you will no longer see their last seen or online status. Additionally, messages sent to them will only show one check mark, indicating they have not been delivered.

What will I see if a contact has blocked me in WhatsApp - in detail?

When a contact blocks you on WhatsApp, several changes occur that can indicate this action. Here are the detailed signs to look out for:

  1. Last Seen Status: If the user has set their privacy settings to allow others to see their last seen status, it will no longer be visible to you. This is one of the most telling indicators that you have been blocked.

  2. Profile Picture and Information: You will not be able to view the contact's profile picture or any information they have provided in their profile, such as their status message. These elements will appear blank or unavailable.

  3. Message Delivery Status: Any messages you send will only show one checkmark (indicating that the message was sent), but not two checkmarks (which indicates that it has been delivered and read). This is because WhatsApp does not deliver messages to users who have blocked you.

  4. Calls: If you attempt to make a voice or video call, it will fail to connect. You may see a message indicating that the call could not be completed.

  5. Group Membership: In some cases, if the contact is part of a group where you are also a member, their messages in the group chat might not appear to you. However, this depends on the group's settings and how strictly the block has been implemented by WhatsApp.

  6. Read Receipts: You will no longer receive read receipts for messages sent to the contact. This means you won't see the blue checkmarks next to your messages or know whether they have been read.

It is important to note that these signs are not definitive proof on their own, as privacy settings can also affect what information is visible. However, if several of these indicators are present, it is likely that you have been blocked by the contact.

In conclusion, while WhatsApp does not explicitly notify users when they have been blocked, the above changes in functionality and visibility provide clear signals. If you suspect you have been blocked, observing these signs can help confirm your suspicion.