Will the contact know if I block them in WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will not be notified of your action. The only indication they might have is that they can no longer see your profile picture or status updates.
Will the contact know if I block them in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, there are certain indications that the blocked individual may notice, although they will not receive a direct notification from WhatsApp informing them of the block. Here is a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Message Delivery Status: If the person tries to send you a message after being blocked, the checkmarks next to their message will remain as one gray checkmark, indicating that the message was sent but not delivered. Normally, two gray checkmarks mean the message was delivered, and two blue checkmarks mean it was read. The lack of delivery confirmation can be a clue that they have been blocked.
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Profile Picture and Status: Blocked contacts will no longer be able to see your profile picture, status updates, or any changes you make to these elements. If the person is familiar with your regular activity on WhatsApp, noticing a sudden lack of updates might raise suspicions.
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Calls: If the blocked contact tries to call you, their call will not go through. They will hear a message saying something like "Your call is connecting," but it will never connect, which can be another sign that they have been blocked.
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Groups: If both of you are in the same group, the blocked contact will still see your messages within the group chat, and you will see theirs. However, any direct communication outside the group (like sending a private message) will not be possible.
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No Block Notification: WhatsApp does not send a notification to the blocked contact informing them that they have been blocked. The lack of delivery confirmation for messages and the inability to call are often the primary clues.
In summary, while there is no explicit notification sent by WhatsApp, blocked contacts may infer that they have been blocked based on the absence of message delivery confirmations, an unsuccessful call attempt, and changes in your profile visibility.