Who is blocked on WhatsApp - briefly?
To determine if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, check the following:
- Your messages to them will not be delivered (you'll see one tick instead of two).
- You won't be able to see their profile picture or status updates.
Who is blocked on WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the experience for both parties is distinct and has several implications. Blocking a contact on this popular messaging platform essentially removes them from your contacts list, preventing any further communication. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what happens when someone is blocked on WhatsApp:
For the Person Who Blocked:
- No More Messages: The blocked user will no longer receive messages or calls from the person they have blocked. This includes all forms of communication, such as text, voice messages, and video calls.
- Invisible Status Updates: Any status updates from the blocked contact will not be visible to you. Similarly, your status updates will not be visible to them.
- Profile Picture and Information: You will no longer see the profile picture or any information about the blocked user in their chat window. The chat history with this user will remain visible on your device but cannot be updated further.
- Group Interactions: If you both are part of a WhatsApp group, the blocked user can still see your messages and participate in the group as normal. However, they won’t receive any direct messages or calls from you outside of the group context.
- No Notifications: You will not receive any notifications about their activities, such as when they come online or change their profile picture.
For the Blocked User:
- Unsuccessful Messages and Calls: Any message or call sent by the blocked user to you will show a single check mark (indicating that it was sent but not delivered). They will not receive any delivery confirmation, read receipt, or see any changes in your status updates.
- No Profile Visibility: The blocked user cannot view your profile picture, about information, or any status updates you post. However, they can still see the last seen timestamp and online status if privacy settings allow it for others.
- Group Interactions Remain Normal: As mentioned earlier, in a group setting, the blocked user will continue to interact with you normally without any restrictions on their end. They can read your messages and respond within the group chat as usual.
- No Indication of Being Blocked: WhatsApp does not provide a direct notification or indication that you have been blocked by someone. The lack of delivery confirmations and read receipts might be the only clue, but it is not definitive proof.
Additional Considerations:
- Privacy Settings: Make sure to review your privacy settings if you want to limit who can see your profile picture, about information, or last seen status. Blocking alone does not change these settings for other contacts.
- Group Dynamics: Be aware that blocking someone in a group setting might affect the dynamics and communication flow within the group, as the blocked user will still interact with you normally within the group context.
- Reversibility: If you decide to unblock the contact in the future, they will regain the ability to send messages and calls to you, and your status updates will once again be visible to them. However, any messages sent while blocked will not be delivered retroactively.
In summary, blocking someone on WhatsApp is a straightforward way to cut off communication with that individual while maintaining your privacy and peace of mind. Both parties experience changes in how they interact, but the primary impact is felt by the person doing the blocking.