Quick Answer
Yes, when someone blocks you on WhatsApp, their profile picture and last seen status will disappear from your contacts list in the app. You will no longer be able to see any updates about that contact.
Detailed Answer
WhatsApp has a block feature that allows users to prevent specific contacts from viewing their profile info or contacting them on the app. When you block someone on WhatsApp, that person can no longer:
- See your last seen, online, profile photo, or about info
- Send you messages on WhatsApp
- Add you to groups
- Call you on WhatsApp
So from their end, your profile picture, last seen status, and any information about you will be hidden. You essentially become invisible to each other on WhatsApp.
Here are some visual indications that you’ve been blocked by someone on WhatsApp:
Profile Photo Disappears
When you open your contacts list in WhatsApp, blocked contacts will no longer display a profile photo. There will just be a generic gray avatar icon shown instead of their photo.
Last Seen is Hidden
You won’t be able to see the last seen status for blocked contacts in WhatsApp. The “last seen” text under their names in your contacts will be hidden.
Messages Left on “Sent”
If you try sending a message to a blocked contact, it will remain stuck on “Sent” and never change to “Delivered” or “Read.” This is because your messages can no longer reach them after being blocked.
Calls Go Straight to Voicemail
Calling a blocked contact on WhatsApp will go straight to voicemail or be rejected entirely. You won’t be able to ring their device or speak to them.
Why Contacts Disappear When Blocked
The reason a blocked contact’s profile photo and last seen status disappears from your end on WhatsApp is privacy.
When someone blocks you, they no longer want you viewing any of their current profile information or online activity. So WhatsApp hides all of that data from you as soon as you’re blocked.
Some key privacy benefits of this for the blocker include:
- You can’t see when they were last online, which gives them more anonymity.
- You’re unable to view any new profile pictures they set, keeping their image private.
- Your messages disappear from their inbox rather than sit unread, avoiding unwanted contact.
By preventing blocked users from viewing your details, WhatsApp’s blocking feature helps limit unwanted interactions.
What You Can Still See When Blocked
While a blocked contact’s profile photo, last seen status, and messages will be hidden from you in WhatsApp, you will still see some of their info:
- Their name in your contacts list will remain visible.
- Any starred messages they sent you in the past will still be accessible.
- Any groups you mutually belong to will show their name.
- Your chat history together remains in your inbox.
So your past conversations and interactions aren’t erased when they block you – you just can’t view their current profile details or contact them further.
How to Tell if You’re Blocked on WhatsApp
Wondering if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp? Here are the key signs to check for:
- Their profile photo is replaced with a generic avatar.
- You can no longer see their “last seen” status.
- Your messages never change from “Sent” to “Delivered.”
- They don’t respond to your messages.
- Your calls go straight to voicemail or are rejected.
If you see these indicators when trying to contact someone, chances are they have blocked you on WhatsApp. The app won’t directly notify you of a block, but these changes to their profile and messaging interactions make it quite obvious.
Trying to Message a Blocked Contact
| Before Block | After Block |
|---|---|
| You can see their profile photo and “last seen” | Profile photo and “last seen” status disappears |
| Messages show “Delivered” and “Read” | Your messages remain stuck on “Sent” |
This table summarizes the changes you’ll notice when trying to send messages to a blocked contact in WhatsApp.
Trying to Call a Blocked Contact
| Before Block | After Block |
|---|---|
| Call rings on their phone normally | Call declines or goes to voicemail |
Calls to blocked contacts will no longer go through and result in a rejected call or voicemail instead.
Unblocking Contacts in WhatsApp
If you change your mind after blocking someone on WhatsApp, it’s easy to unblock them:
- Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
- Tap Account > Privacy > Blocked.
- Tap and hold the contact you want to unblock.
- Tap Unblock. Their messages will show again and you can contact them.
This will resume normal messaging capabilities between you and that person. All previous messages that were hidden will become visible again after unblocking.
The other user won’t receive a notification when you unblock them – you’ll just reappear normally in their contacts list again.
Conclusion
To summarize, blocking contacts on WhatsApp causes their profile picture and last seen status to be hidden from you. This gives them more privacy and prevents further contact from your end. While past conversations remain visible, you won’t be able to see any of their current profile details or successfully message a blocked contact. Unblocking is simple to do if you change your mind and want to resume messaging capabilities.