WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging platform, with 1.6 billion users staying connected. If someone gets on your nerves, what’s stopping you from hitting the “friendly” block button? If you’re wondering, “If I block someone on WhatsApp, will they know?”—you’re not alone. Thankfully, WhatsApp has designed blocking to be discreet.
On WhatsApp, you can block someone without them knowing. The person won’t be notified in any way but will no longer see your last seen, profile photo, status updates, or other changes.
While blocking someone helps maintain your privacy, it can be frustrating if you’re on the receiving end. According to WhatsApp, “We have made this intentionally ambiguous in order to protect your privacy when you block someone.”
On another note, what does report and block mean? And does your picture disappear when you block someone? Let’s dive in.
What Happens When You Report and Block Someone on WhatsApp?
The Block option is a powerful feature designed to enhance privacy, prevent spam, and keep stalkers away. Blocking a contact means:
- You will no longer receive their messages or calls.
- Any messages they send will not appear on your phone.
- They won’t see your profile photo, last seen, or status updates.
When You Block Someone on WhatsApp, What Do They See?
WhatsApp doesn’t notify the blocked person, but here’s what happens:
- They won’t see your profile picture.
- They won’t see your last seen or online status.
- Messages sent to you will never show as delivered.
How to Tell If You’ve Been Blocked on WhatsApp
WhatsApp provides subtle signs to indicate if someone has blocked you:
- You can no longer see their last seen or online status.
- Their profile picture is not updated.
- Messages sent to them show only one check mark (sent) but never two (delivered).
- Calls to their WhatsApp won’t go through.
If all these signs are present, chances are you’ve been blocked.
How to Block WhatsApp Contacts
Blocking someone on WhatsApp is quick and easy. Here’s how to do it on Android and iOS.
How to Block a User on Android
- Open WhatsApp and tap the three-dot More options button.
- Go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked contacts.
- Tap Add and select the contact you wish to block.
How to Block a Contact on iPhone
- Open WhatsApp.
- Go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked > Add New.
- Find and tap the contact you wish to block.
Alternatively:
- Open the chat, tap their name, and select Block Contact.
- In your Chats tab, swipe left on the chat, tap More > Contact Info > Block Contact.
Final Words
Blocking someone on WhatsApp is simple and sometimes necessary. If you temporarily block someone, they won’t be notified—they can only assume. Similarly, they won’t know if you unblock them.
However, the subtle hints we discussed serve as indicators that they’ve been blocked. Once unblocked, they’ll regain access to your last seen and online status, and their calls and messages will start going through as usual.
Now, you can take control of your WhatsApp privacy effortlessly!
