How to tell if you got blocked on whatsapp

ANYONE with WhatsApp may have wondered if an unresponsive pal is a sign you've been blocked.

It's not always obvious when you've been blocked – but there are some clues to look out for.

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But remember: if you've been blocked, it may have been for a good reason.

Considering asking yourself why you've been blocked, and whether there's something you need to change about your own behaviour.

If you think a friend is just pulling a prank though, there are some signs to look out for.

How to know if someone blocked you on WhatsApp

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has become a big part of all of our lives and an easy way to call and message people across the world for free.

But it's important to remain vigilant, and know the warning signs of a scam on the app.

It's easy to be deceived online - users were warned over a malicious link to an app that claimed to turn WhatsApp pink.

With all the hazards online, it's vital platforms like WhatsApp offer the ability to block people, but what if you think it's happened to you?

If you're fearing the worst, there are a few ways of checking whether you have been.

You can also find ways to work out if you've been blocked on Facebook here.

On WhatsApp, there isn't a direct way of check whether you've been blocked, and you won't receive a notification if it happens.

However, if you have, you'll no longer be able to see their "Last seen" indicator, or the contact's online status in the chat window.

There are other reasons why this might happen, so it doesn't necessarily mean you've been blocked.

Comparing how their profile appears with another person's handset may give you an indication.

When you send messages to someone who has blocked you, they will be marked as sent - but not delivered, and any calls you make won't go through.

Though this can also be caused by a person simply having no internet connection.

Again, checking your sent-message status against another person who has also sent a message to the contact is an easy way to check.

Of course, it's possible that you've both been blocked, in which case you won't be able to tell.

It's also worth considering why the person might have chosen to block you in the first place.

If you have been harassing or abusing someone, you should stop trying to contact them.

You can report harassment, malicious messaging or distribution of private sexual images without consent online or by calling the police on 101.

If you want to block someone on WhatsApp, all you need to do is follow these simple steps:

1. Open the WhatsApp chat with the contact you want to block.
2. Then click the name at the top of the chat.
3. Scroll down and you should have to option to "Block" or "Report" them.
4. Select this and then select "Block".

This can also be done with unknown numbers.

A blocked contact won't be able to message or call you on WhatsApp.

What does it mean if someone's picture disappears on WhatsApp?

If you're blocked, you'll no longer be able to see their profile picture. 

However, this could simply mean that they've removed their image and don't currently have one too.

It could also be the result of a connection problem.

This also occurs when the contact has changed their privacy settings to Nobody, or when you've changed your own last seen privacy settings to Nobody.

WhatsApp offers an option to block anyone on the platform. The feature can be used when someone doesn't want to exchange messages with an individual on WhatsApp. It is simple to block users. But, how to check if someone blocked you as there is no such feature to find out? Keep reading to find out.

By Divya Bhati: WhatsApp rolls out new features every month to enhance the user experience. The meta-owned messaging app has always kept the privacy of users on priority and offered several features to make people feel safe. One of the privacy features is the block option. You can block any number or saved contact in your WhatsApp list to prevent them from sending any messages to us.

Once you block users, they won't be able to see any of your status updates, online status and even the profile picture. You can immediately block the contact whom you don't want to talk to or share your WhatsApp updates with. To block any contact, one just needs to go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked contacts > Add contact. Now, you can search for the contact you want to block and add it to your block list.

If you want to block unsaved contact or any other account, then open the chat window of the contact you want to block > tap on three dots to view contact option > more > block > confirm.

But what if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp? Be it your best friend, family member or an angry partner? There is no feature to check if a contact has blocked you. Here are five easy tips that can help you find out if you have been blocked on WhatsApp by someone.

How to check if someone blocked you on WhatsApp

- Check for Last seen: If you are not able to see the Online status or the Last Seen of the contact, then you are blocked. However, you might soon not be able to find out with this method considering WhatsApp is planning to
add a new privacy setting that will allow people to hide Online status. This feature is yet to be released.

- Check Status and Profile photo: If you are not able to see the profile photo and status of your contact, then the user has blocked you. But, do keep in mind that the app also offers an option to hide profile photo from select contacts. The same goes for Status as well. Don't worry, there are other ways too to find out.

- Send Message: Try to send a message to the contact if you don't get a double tick, then your message is not delivered. If the message is not delivered even after a few hours, then the contact has blocked you.

- Call the contact: Try to call the contact. If the calling status doesn't change to 'Ringing,' then you are blocked.

- Create a WhatsApp group: Try to create a WhatsApp group with the contact. If the contact has blocked you then you won't be able to add the person to the group.

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Published On:

Sep 21, 2022