What Happens When You Block Someone on WhatsApp?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, you are preventing them from sending you messages, making voice or video calls, or viewing your online status and profile picture. But what exactly happens when you block someone, and are there any consequences for the blocked user? In this article, we’ll delve into the details of what happens when you block someone on WhatsApp.
Blocking vs. Unblocking
Before we dive into the specifics, it’s essential to understand the difference between blocking and unblocking. When you block someone, you are restricting their ability to interact with you on WhatsApp. This means they will not be able to send you messages, make voice or video calls, or view your online status and profile picture. On the other hand, when you unblock someone, you are restoring their ability to interact with you on WhatsApp.
What Happens When You Block Someone?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the following changes occur:
- Message Delivery: Blocked messages will not be delivered to your device. The sender will not receive any notification that their message has been blocked.
- Call Blocking: Blocked voice or video calls will not ring on your device. The caller will not receive any notification that their call has been blocked.
- Online Status: The blocked user will not be able to view your online status.
- Profile Picture: The blocked user will not be able to view your profile picture.
- Last Seen: The blocked user will not be able to view your last seen timestamp.
What Happens When You Unblock Someone?
When you unblock someone on WhatsApp, the following changes occur:
- Message Delivery: Unblocked messages will start delivering to your device.
- Call Unblocking: Unblocked voice or video calls will start ringing on your device.
- Online Status: The unblocked user will be able to view your online status again.
- Profile Picture: The unblocked user will be able to view your profile picture again.
- Last Seen: The unblocked user will be able to view your last seen timestamp again.
Can You Block Someone on WhatsApp and Still Receive Old Messages?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, you will not receive any new messages from them. However, if you had previously received messages from the blocked user, they will still be stored on your device. These messages will not be deleted, but they will not be delivered to your device in the future.
Will You Receive Old Messages After Unblocking Someone?
When you unblock someone on WhatsApp, you will not receive any old messages from them. Only new messages sent after unblocking will be delivered to your device.
How Do You Know If You’ve Been Blocked?
If you’re not sure whether the texts are getting through, you can try calling the number. If you’re not blocked, the phone should ring anywhere from three to twelve times before going to voicemail.
Table: WhatsApp Blocking vs. Unblocking
| Blocked | Unblocked | |
|---|---|---|
| Message Delivery | No | Yes |
| Call Blocking | No | Yes |
| Online Status | No | Yes |
| Profile Picture | No | Yes |
| Last Seen | No | Yes |
Conclusion
Blocking someone on WhatsApp is a simple way to restrict their ability to interact with you on the platform. When you block someone, you will not receive any new messages, calls, or notifications from them. However, you will still receive any old messages that were stored on your device. When you unblock someone, you will start receiving new messages and calls from them again. Remember that you can only block someone on WhatsApp if you have a saved contact or a phone number stored in your phonebook.