Will messages be delivered if a contact is blocked in WhatsApp - briefly?
No, messages will not be delivered if a contact is blocked in WhatsApp. When you block someone on WhatsApp, they are unable to send or receive messages from your number. Additionally, any messages sent by the blocked contact will not appear in your chat list and will remain undelivered until the block is lifted.
Will messages be delivered if a contact is blocked in WhatsApp - in detail?
When a user blocks a contact on WhatsApp, the delivery of messages between them changes significantly. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Message Delivery: Once you block a contact on WhatsApp, any messages sent by that contact will not be delivered to your phone. Instead, they will remain undelivered on the sender’s side with a single checkmark (which indicates the message was sent but not yet delivered). The blocked contact won't receive any read receipts or delivery confirmation for their messages.
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Inability to See Status Updates: Blocking someone also means you will no longer see their status updates, profile picture changes, or any other activities they perform on WhatsApp. This is because the block feature effectively removes them from your contact list and prevents any form of communication.
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No Notifications: You won't receive notifications for messages or calls from a blocked contact. This ensures that your interactions with other contacts are not disrupted by unwanted communications.
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Calls Blocked: In addition to text messages, all incoming voice and video calls from the blocked contact will be automatically rejected. The caller won't get any indication that their call was blocked; it will simply appear as if the recipient is unavailable or has turned off their phone.
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Contact Removal: When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they are removed from your contact list within the app. This means you can no longer initiate a conversation with them unless you decide to unblock them later.
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No Group Interactions: If you and the blocked contact are part of the same group, you will still be able to see each other's messages in the group chat. However, the blocked contact won’t receive any direct messages or calls from you outside of the group context.
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No Feedback for Sent Messages: If you attempt to send a message to someone who has blocked you, your message will not be delivered to them. You won't see any delivery confirmation or read receipts, and it will remain with a single checkmark on your side, indicating that the message was sent but not delivered.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp effectively cuts off all forms of communication from that person. Messages they send will not be delivered to you, and you won't receive any calls or notifications from them. The block feature ensures privacy and prevents unwanted interactions, maintaining the integrity of your communication within the app.