WhatsApp: Like Facebook, it is very difficult to know whether you have been blocked or not on WhatsApp. But through some steps, you can get to know who blocked you.
Instant messaging app WhatsApp keeps on launching new features for its users. But the company has not yet launched any feature to find out who has blocked you on WhatsApp. People get blocked on the world’s biggest messaging app WhatsApp for different reasons. However, like Facebook, it is very difficult to know whether you have been blocked or not on WhatsApp. But through some steps, you can get to know who blocked you. Let’s Find Out:
Check Last Seen
If you suspect that someone has blocked you, go to their chat window and check their last seen or online status. If you are blocked, then here you will not see the last seen and online status.
Check Profile Picture
The profile picture of a person is also not showing. Although it may happen that that contact has removed his DP, if the DP is not visible for a long time, then it might be possible that the person has blocked you.
Check Blue Tick on the message
WhatsApp’s Blue Tick feature has made it easy. Message any person you suspect has blocked you and check if the message is delivered. Also, blue tick comes or not. If a single tick appears on your message, then understand that you have been blocked by that person.
Try WhatsApp Call
You can also check if that person has blocked you by making a WhatsApp call. If the call is connected, then you are not blocked. At the same time if the call is not connected then you are blocked.
Group Test:
Create a group and add some friends to it. Now add the person you doubt. If you have been blocked by that person, then you will get a message saying you don’t have the authorization to add them.
Account Delete
If you feel that that contact has deleted the account, then go to the Chat option of WhatsApp to clear this confusion. Now click on the blank DP of that person. If options like Message and Call are showing, then the account has not been closed. But if the invite is being written, then the account has been deleted.
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This article explains how to tell if a user has blocked you on WhatsApp. Not all of these methods will tell you definitively if you've been blocked but can give you hints. These steps apply to all versions on all devices; some of these steps are also relevant to WhatsApp Web.
Check Your Contact's Last Seen Status
Here's how to check the user's Last Seen status. Last Seen status refers to the last time the contact used WhatsApp.
Find and open a chat with the user.
If a conversation isn't open, find the user's name and create a new chat.
The Last Seen status is visible under the user's name—for example, "last seen today at 10:18 A.M."
If you don't see anything under the user's name, it's possible they blocked you.
A lack of a Last Seen status isn't necessarily an indication that you've been blocked. WhatsApp has a privacy setting that allows the user to hide their Last Seen status.
Check the Checkmarks
Messages sent to a contact who blocked you always show one checkmark (indicating that the message was sent), and never show a second checkmark (confirming that a message was delivered).
On its own, this could mean the user lost their phone or can't connect to the internet. Combined with a lack of a Last Seen status, however, the evidence is piling up that you've been blocked.
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Look for Updates to Their Profile
When someone blocks you on WhatsApp, you won't see updates to their profile photo. On its own, this isn't a definitive clue, given that many users don't have profile pictures or rarely update theirs. Combined with a lack of a Last Seen status and undelivered messages, though, it's another indication you've been blocked.
Try Calling Them Using WhatsApp
If you're blocked, a call to the user might not connect or might result in an "unsuccessful call" message.
Check the Participants List in a Group Message
When creating a group message in WhatsApp, it may seem as if you successfully added the user—but when you open the group chat, they don't appear in the participants list. If you try to add a contact who's blocked you through the Add Participants section of the group chat, you'll get a Can't add participant error.
WhatsApp is intentionally ambiguous about blocked status to protect the blocker's privacy, and it will not notify you if you've been blocked. If you see all the indicators above, your WhatsApp contact likely blocked you. If you've been blocked, there's no way to unblock yourself. Your best course of action is to either move on or reach out to the person to find out why you were blocked.
FAQ
How do I block a WhatsApp contact?
To block someone on WhatsApp on Android, tap More Options > Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked contacts > Add. On iOS, go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked > Add New.
How do I change my WhatsApp privacy settings?
To access WhatsApp privacy settings, go to Settings > Account > Privacy. Tap Last Seen, Profile Photo, About, or Groups to limit their visibility. You can also turn off location tracking, read receipts, and more.
What happens when you block someone on WhatsApp?
Blocking someone on WhatsApp doesn't remove them from your contacts list, but you will no longer receive messages or calls from the person. Additionally, your status updates and profile picture updates will not be visible.