Having your WhatsApp number blocked by someone can be frustrating. You may want to get back in touch with them or at least understand why they blocked you. Thankfully, there are a few different things you can try to unblock your number on someone else’s WhatsApp account.
Try reaching out on another platform
If you know the person well enough, consider reaching out to them on another platform like SMS, phone call, Facebook, Instagram etc. Send them a polite message asking them to please unblock you on WhatsApp so you can communicate. Avoid accusatory language, just stick to asking them directly but nicely. They may have blocked you by accident or had a misunderstanding, so keep an open mind when reaching out.
Ask a mutual friend to help
If you have mutual friends with the person who blocked you, you can ask one of those friends to contact that person on your behalf. They can explain that you would like to be unblocked and are willing to politely discuss any issues. Peer influence from a mutual friend may convince them to open back up the lines of communication.
Try from a different device or number
If you have access to another device or phone number, install WhatsApp and try contacting the person who blocked you from the new device or number. They may not have blocked your actual identity, just your original number or device. Reaching out from a fresh device or number can reveal if you’re fully blocked or just blocked on certain platforms.
Email WhatsApp support
You can email the WhatsApp support team at [email protected] and ask them to unblock your number. However, they will likely only do this if there was an error or issue from WhatsApp’s side. Still, it doesn’t hurt to politely email support and see if they can assist in any way.
Wait and try again later
If someone recently blocked you in a moment of anger, give them some time to cool down. A few days or weeks later, try reaching out politely from a different device or number to see if the block has been removed. Sometimes people block in the heat of the moment then reconsider later on if given some space.
Reflect on why you may have been blocked
It can be hard, but try to reflect on your past conversations and actions leading up to the blocking. Did you say something insensitive or hurtful? Did you message too frequently or come across as pushy? Understanding the potential reasons can help avoid repeats in the future.
Accept it and move on
If you’ve tried all troubleshooting options and the block remains in place, you may need to accept it for what it is and move on. As frustrating as it is, you can’t force someone to communicate with you if they don’t want to. Focus your time and energy on other connections and be open to meeting new people.
Avoid desperation and anger
Being blocked can bring up feelings of desperation, resentment and even anger. Try your best to stay level-headed when attempting to get unblocked. Desperate pleas or angry demands almost never work, more often pushing the person further away.
Make your case rationally
If you do get the chance to discuss the blocking with them, state your case in a rational, compassionate manner. Listen to their reasons and acknowledge them. See if you can come to a civil understanding and agreement to communicate again.
Unblock them first
If you had originally blocked this person as well, make sure to unblock them on your end initially. That good faith effort shows you’re willing to open the lines of communication between you both.
Be prepared to walk away
As difficult as it may be, prepare for the possibility that the block will remain in place indefinitely. You may need to accept that this connection has run its course and walk away. Learn from it and refocus your energy on more positive relationships.
Don’t violate Terms of Service
In your attempts to get unblocked, be very careful not to violate WhatsApp’s Terms of Service. Harassment, threatening behavior and improper contact can result in your account being banned. Respect their wishes legally and ethically.
Conclusion
Getting blocked on WhatsApp can be very frustrating and disheartening. But there are constructive, positive steps you can take to try and resolve the situation. Be polite, patient and understanding. If your sincere efforts don’t work, recognize when to walk away and refocus elsewhere. In time, you’ll likely get over the blocking and move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you tell if you’ve been blocked on WhatsApp?
There are a few signs that you may have been blocked by someone on WhatsApp:
- Their profile photo will disappear from your contacts
- Any messages sent to them will show only 1 check mark and never get delivered
- If you try to call, it will go straight to voicemail or say “unavailable”
- You won’t see their “last seen” status updated
- You’ll be removed from any group chats you had together
- If you send a group message, they won’t receive it
If you see these indicators, there is a very high chance you’ve been blocked.
Can you get unblocked on WhatsApp?
It is possible to get unblocked on WhatsApp in some cases. You can try reaching out on another platform, getting a mutual friend to intervene, messaging from a different device, or simply waiting some time and trying again later. However, if the other person is firmly set on blocking you, there isn’t much you can directly do to force them to unblock you.
Does blocking on WhatsApp remove chat history?
No, blocking someone on WhatsApp does not remove or delete the chat history. All messages exchanged prior to the blocking will still be intact in the chat logs. The history will remain visible for both parties, even though new messages can no longer be exchanged.
Can I get blocked WhatsApp messages back?
Unfortunately, you cannot retrieve blocked WhatsApp messages back once you’ve been blocked. The messages you sent after the block will be undelivered, and there is no way to recover them. Your only option is to hopefully get unblocked so you can send the messages again in the future.
What happens when you block someone on WhatsApp?
Here is what happens when you block someone on WhatsApp:
- All your messages to them will show as undelivered and not go through
- You will be removed and hidden from any group chats together
- Your profile photo and “last seen” status will disappear from their account
- Any calls you make to them will go directly to voicemail or say “unavailable”
- You will no longer see their profile updates or online status
- All previous messages and history will remain visible in your chat logs
Essentially, new communication will be cut off in both directions, but your chat history remains intact.
Is there a way to Message someone who blocked you on WhatsApp?
If someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, there is unfortunately no direct way to message them as normal. They will not receive any new messages or calls from your blocked account. The only potential ways to reach them are from a different number/device they have not blocked, through another platform like SMS/email, or by getting a mutual contact to help communicate your messages. But there is no way around a block within WhatsApp itself. Your messages will not go through to a blocked contact via the app.
Can someone see my WhatsApp if they have blocked me
No, if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see your profile or any updates about your account. Some things they won’t be able to see include:
- Your profile photo
- Your status updates
- When you were last online (“last seen”)
- If you read messages or not (“read receipts”)
- If you are online or typing
All direct contact is cut off. The only exception is any previous chat history remains visible in their message logs, but they cannot see anything new from your account.
If I delete a contact on WhatsApp will they know?
When you delete a contact on WhatsApp, they will not receive any notification or indication about it. However, the contact will be able to tell you deleted them if they try to check your profile or message you again, and see you are no longer in their contacts list. But the act of deleting itself does not trigger any alert or message to the other user. It will appear from their side as if you may have just blocked them.
Can WhatsApp Admin remove someone who blocked them?
If you are the Admin of a WhatsApp group, you cannot directly remove someone just because they may have blocked you. Blocking only affects one-on-one communication, not group participation.
However, if they have also left the group chat itself, you are then free to remove them fully as an admin. But you cannot preemptively remove them just for blocking you – they must voluntarily leave the group first before you have the power as Admin to take them off the participant list.
What happens when you unblock someone on WhatsApp?
When you unblock someone on WhatsApp:
- They will regain access to view your profile photo and status updates
- You will both become re-added to any shared group chats
- Any new messages sent between you can now be delivered normally
- Your profiles will display “online” and “typing” indicators to each other again
- Calls you make to them will go through rather than voicemail
- Communication in both directions is fully restored
Essentially, unblocking undoes all the communication restrictions that the blocking created. It’s like a reset back to normal messaging access.
Can WhatsApp messages be retrieved if you are blocked?
Unfortunately, any new WhatsApp messages sent after being blocked cannot be retrieved or accessed in any way. Those messages will remain permanently undelivered and unavailable.
However, previous message history from before the blocking action can still be accessed in the chat logs. So any conversations prior to the block will remain intact and visible. But any new messages after the block will be lost and cannot be retrieved if you remain blocked.
Is there a WhatsApp unblock app?
There is no official or sanctioned WhatsApp unblock app available. While some unofficial third-party apps may claim to offer the ability to unblock accounts, they generally do not work as advertised. There is no reliable way around WhatsApp blocks via a simple app install. The only surefire methods are to get the blocking user to unblock you themselves voluntarily or use a different device/number that they have not blocked.
Can you tell if someone deleted you on WhatsApp?
It is not possible to directly tell if someone has deleted your contact on WhatsApp. However, there are some signs that may indicate they have removed you:
- Your old messages disappear from their chat screen
- Your contact profile photo vanishes from their app
- Any calls or messages to them won’t go through
- You disappear from any group chats you previously shared
- Their profile no longer shows in your contacts list
While not definitive proof, these cues often mean the user has deleted you from their contacts and you will no longer be able to message them on WhatsApp.
Can someone blocked on WhatsApp send messages?
No, a user who has been blocked on WhatsApp will be unable to send any messages to the person who blocked them. Their messages will remain stuck with a single check mark and never get delivered. They will receive no indication or notification that they have been blocked, but all their attempted messages will fail to send. Even if they try to send messages in a group chat that includes the blocker, those messages will not reach the blocker. The blocking feature prevents any new messages from coming through in either direction.
Will WhatsApp notify when you unblock someone?
WhatsApp does not directly notify or alert someone if you unblock them. There will be no message saying you have unblocked them.
However, they will be able to tell they have been unblocked based on the fact that your profile photo, status, and “last seen” information will reappear on their app. They will also now be able to message and call you successfully again. So while not a direct notification, the access being re-enabled will indicate to them that they have been unblocked.
Can you find out who blocked you on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp does not notify you or identify specifically who has blocked you within the app. However, there are some ways you may be able to deduce who blocked you:
- Their profile photo disappears from your contacts
- Your messages to them show as undelivered
- You’re removed from any group chats with them
- Calls you make to them fail to connect
By observing which of your contacts you are unable to message/call and who has mysteriously disappeared from groups, you can likely conclude who may have blocked you by process of elimination. But the app does not directly reveal the sources of blocks.