WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps, with over 2 billion users worldwide. It’s a convenient way to stay in touch with friends and family through one-on-one and group chats.
However, sometimes you may find yourself unable to contact someone on WhatsApp. Their profile photo disappears, your messages don’t go through, and you don’t see their online status anymore. This likely means they either blocked you or deleted their account completely.
Not being able to tell whether you’ve been blocked or they deleted their account can be frustrating. But there are some clear signs you can look for to find out exactly what happened.
Signs Someone Blocked You on WhatsApp
Here are the main signs that indicate someone blocked you on WhatsApp:
- Your messages will have only one check mark and never get delivered
- You won’t see their profile photo anymore
- You won’t see their “last seen” status
- Any new messages won’t go through
- You’ll be removed from any common WhatsApp groups
- If you call, it will directly go to voicemail
Let’s explore each of these signs in more detail:
Your Messages Only Have One Check Mark
On WhatsApp, when you send a message, it shows one check mark when it’s delivered from your device and two check marks when the other person has read it. If you see only one check mark that stays there and never changes to two check marks, it’s likely you’ve been blocked.
Their Profile Photo Disappears
You used to see their profile photo next to the chat, but now it’s gone. This happens when you get blocked – you can no longer see their profile photo on your end.
You Can’t See Their “Last Seen” Status
In your chat screen, under their name, you used to be able to see when they were “last seen” on WhatsApp. Once blocked, it will no longer show you their last seen status.
Your New Messages Don’t Go Through
If you try sending new messages to them, they will remain stuck on one check mark and will never get delivered. You’re essentially blocked from messaging them.
You’re Removed from Common WhatsApp Groups
If you were both members of the same WhatsApp groups, when blocked, you will be removed from those common groups. You’ll get a notification saying “You were removed from this group by [person]”.
Calls Go Directly to Voicemail
If you try calling them on WhatsApp and it goes straight to voicemail without ringing, that’s a sign of blocking. They won’t know you called them.
If you notice one or more of these signs, it’s very likely that person has blocked you on WhatsApp. You won’t be able to contact them until they unblock you.
Signs Someone Deleted Their WhatsApp Account
On the other hand, if someone deleted their WhatsApp account altogether, here are the signs to look for:
- “This user is no longer active on WhatsApp” message
- Your chat history with them disappears
- You’re removed from all common WhatsApp groups
- Their phone number can’t be found on WhatsApp
Let’s look at what each of these mean:
“This User is No Longer Active” Message
Instead of their chat screen, you’ll see a message from WhatsApp saying “This user is no longer active on WhatsApp”. This confirms the account was deleted.
Your Chat History Disappears
All your previous chats and message history with that person will be erased. There is no trace of your past conversations.
You’re Removed from All Common Groups
When someone deletes their account, you get kicked out of any WhatsApp groups you had in common with them. The groups will continue to exist, just without that member.
Their Number Can’t be Found
If you try searching for their phone number on WhatsApp, it won’t be found anymore. Their account and number no longer exist on WhatsApp.
In this case, you know for certain the person deleted their WhatsApp account entirely. Unless they re-register with the same phone number, there is no way to contact them on WhatsApp anymore.
How to Confirm If You’re Blocked
It can sometimes be unclear if you were blocked or they deleted their account. Here are a few ways to confirm for certain if you were blocked on WhatsApp:
Ask a Mutual Contact
Reach out to a mutual friend who also has them as a WhatsApp contact. See if your profile photo and messages are still visible to them. If you have been blocked, the mutual contact will be able to see your messages and profile photo, confirming you were blocked.
Check From a Different Number
Try messaging the person from a different phone number that they don’t have as a contact. If the messages go through, then you’re blocked specifically from your original number.
Call Them
Give them a call through your mobile carrier outside of WhatsApp. If the call goes through normally, it means you’re blocked only on WhatsApp.
By using these methods, you can get confirmation that you have in fact been blocked and did not just imagine it.
What to Do If You’re Blocked
Getting blocked on WhatsApp can be upsetting, especially if it was done by a close contact. Here are some tips on what to do next if you get blocked:
- Don’t bombard them with messages from other numbers – this will only make the situation worse.
- Give them some space and time to cool off if you had a fight or disagreement.
- Reflect on what could have caused them to block you.
- If it’s a misunderstanding, try to clear it up through mutual friends.
- Wait patiently for them to unblock you and reconnect when they are ready.
While frustrating, being blocked on WhatsApp doesn’t have to be the end. Have patience and focus on other connections. With time, the person may change their mind and unblock you.
Conclusion
Not being able to contact someone on WhatsApp can be confusing at first. But there are definite signs you can look for to know if you were blocked or they deleted their account entirely.
Being blocked means you will see one check marks, no profile photo, no online status, and can’t message them anymore. On the other hand, account deletion shows a “user not active” message, disappearing chat history, and removal from all common groups.
To confirm a block, try messaging from a different number, calling outside WhatsApp, or asking a mutual contact. If blocked, don’t bombard them and reflect on what could have caused it. With time and patience, you may eventually get unblocked.