Quick Answer
You can see the WhatsApp status updates of all your contacts who have not blocked you or limited their status privacy. By default, your status is visible to all your contacts, but you can limit visibility to select contacts or disable status sharing completely.
Whose WhatsApp status is visible to me?
Your WhatsApp status is visible to all your contacts by default. However, there are three status privacy options that allow you to control who can view your status:
My Contacts
This is the default setting. Your status updates will be visible to all your contacts who have not blocked you.
My Contacts Except
This allows you to exclude specific contacts from seeing your status. Your status will be visible to all your contacts except those you exclude.
Only Share With
This is the most restrictive setting. You can select specific contacts who are allowed to see your status. Your status will only be visible to those contacts you select.
So in summary, you can see the status updates of all your contacts who:
– Have not blocked you
– Have status privacy set to “My Contacts” or “My Contacts Except” and have not excluded you
– Have status privacy set to “Only Share With” and have specifically included you
If someone does not meet the above criteria, you will not be able to see their WhatsApp status updates.
How to change Who can see my WhatsApp status
You can change your WhatsApp status privacy settings to control who is able to view your status updates:
On Android
1. Open WhatsApp > Tap More options > Settings > Account > Privacy.
2. Tap Status > Tap the option you want:
– My contacts: Default setting, all contacts can see status
– My contacts except: Choose contacts to exclude
– Only share with: Choose specific contacts
On iPhone
1. Open WhatsApp > Tap Settings > Account > Privacy.
2. Tap Status > Tap the option you want:
– My Contacts: Default setting, all contacts can see status
– My Contacts Except: Choose contacts to exclude
– Only Share With: Choose specific contacts
This allows you to easily control who is able to view your WhatsApp status updates. You can change the privacy setting at any time.
How do I know if someone blocked me on WhatsApp?
If someone blocks you on WhatsApp, there are a few signs that can indicate you may be blocked:
– You cannot see their profile photo or last seen/online status
– Your messages will show only one check mark and never get delivered
– Any calls you make will not go through
– You won’t be able to add them to groups
– You won’t see their status updates
So if you are unable to view someone’s profile, messages don’t deliver, calls don’t go through, and you can’t see their status – they have likely blocked you on WhatsApp.
However, some of these signs could also mean they have privacy settings enabled, so you can’t definitively confirm if you are blocked. But an inability to contact them on WhatsApp in any way is a clear indicator you are probably blocked.
How to know if someone blocked you on WhatsApp without messaging them
There are a few subtle ways to check if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp without directly messaging them:
Profile Photo
Try viewing the contact’s profile photo. If it shows “This user’s profile photo is not available,” they may have blocked you.
About Info
Open their contact info and check if their About info is blank or unavailable. If you can’t view it, they may have blocked you.
Last Seen
Check their last seen status. If it shows “Last seen a long time ago” rather than a date/time, you may be blocked.
Status Privacy
See if you can view their status updates. If not, and you could previously, they may have blocked you.
Group Info
Try adding them to a group. If you don’t see their contact info in your contacts list, you’re likely blocked.
Call or Message
Without directly messaging/calling them, note if your calls or messages show as delivered or get single check marks. If not, you may be blocked but this could also mean they have you or the chat muted.
So while you can’t definitively confirm without contacting them, noticing these signs of unavailability can provide clues that you may have been blocked on WhatsApp.
If someone blocked me on WhatsApp, can I still see their profile picture?
No, if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, you will not be able to see their profile picture or any other profile details.
When you are blocked by a contact, WhatsApp limits the information you can see about that person’s account. This includes:
– Profile photo – It will show “This user’s profile photo is unavailable”
– About info – You won’t be able to view any details in their About section
– Last seen/online – You’ll see “Last seen a long time ago” instead of a date/time
– Status updates – You won’t be able to view their status
So blocking prevents you from seeing any profile details of the person who has blocked you. The only information that remains visible is their name and phone number in your contacts list.
This is done intentionally by WhatsApp to limit the blocked user’s visibility and prevent them from viewing anything about the blocker’s account or online presence on WhatsApp.
If someone blocked me on WhatsApp, can they see my profile picture?
No, if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, they will not be able to see your profile picture or any other profile details.
Blocking someone on WhatsApp is reciprocal – it prevents both users from viewing each other’s profile information and status updates.
So if you are blocked by a contact:
– They cannot see your profile photo, last seen/online, or any other profile details
– They won’t get any messages or calls from you on WhatsApp
– Your messages will always show one check mark and never get delivered to them
Blocking cuts off the blocked person’s visibility and access completely. So once you are blocked, the person who blocked you cannot see or interact with your WhatsApp account in any way until they unblock you again.
If I delete a contact, can they still see my WhatsApp status?
No, if you delete a contact, they will no longer be able to see your WhatsApp status updates.
When you delete a contact, you completely remove them from your contacts list on WhatsApp. This automatically revokes their access to view your status updates or any other profile information.
Some key points:
– Deleting a contact removes them fully from your account. They are not notified of this action.
– They will still have your number saved in their contacts and on WhatsApp if they had added you previously.
– But deleting them prevents them from interacting with you or viewing your profile on WhatsApp in any way.
– Your status updates will disappear from their WhatsApp even if they had already viewed your current status before you deleted them.
So deleting a contact is an effective way to immediately block their access to your status and profile on WhatsApp if you no longer want them interacting with your account.
Can I see someone’s status if I remove them from my contacts?
No, if you remove someone from your contacts list on WhatsApp, you will no longer be able to see their status updates.
Even if you still have their phone number saved or remember it, removing the contact from WhatsApp blocks your access to view their profile information and status.
When you remove a contact on WhatsApp:
– They are deleted from your contacts list and can no longer interact with you.
– You will no longer see their profile photo, last seen/online status, or any other profile details.
– Any current status updates from them will disappear from your WhatsApp.
– You will not receive any future status updates from them.
– You can still re-add them anytime by entering their number again.
So removing a WhatsApp contact is similar to blocking – it prevents you from viewing their status or interacting with them on WhatsApp in any way unless you add them back. Deleting the contact removes their access to your status and profile as well.
If someone deletes me on WhatsApp, can I still see their profile picture?
No, if someone deletes you as a contact on WhatsApp, you will no longer be able to see their profile picture or any other profile details.
When you are deleted by a WhatsApp contact:
– Their profile photo will show “Profile photo unavailable”
– You won’t see their last seen, online status, or About info
– Any status updates from them will disappear from your WhatsApp
– You will not receive their future status updates
Essentially, deleting you fully cuts off your access to view or interact with their WhatsApp profile.
You will remain on their contacts list since they deleted you, not vice versa. But you will have no visibility into their WhatsApp activity or account details unless they re-add you as a contact.
Deleting a contact is reciprocal – it blocks that person’s access to your profile just as you lose access to theirs. Re-adding each other is the only way to restore previous visibility.
If I delete a contact, will my WhatsApp messages from them be deleted?
No, deleting a contact on WhatsApp does not delete the chat history or messages exchanged with that person.
When you delete a contact:
– The person is removed from your contacts list on WhatsApp.
– You can no longer see their profile info or status updates.
– They can no longer see your profile or status.
– You can no longer send or receive messages with them on WhatsApp.
However, the entire chat history still remains saved in your WhatsApp messages.
If you re-add the deleted contact, the chat will appear intact with all previous messages. The messages are never deleted unless you manually delete the chat.
So deleting a contact simply removes their access to you and your profile on WhatsApp. It does not erase chat history, media, or messages exchanged which remain saved in your WhatsApp.
If someone deletes me on WhatsApp, will the messages I sent them be deleted?
No, your messages will not be deleted from their WhatsApp chat history if they delete you as a contact.
When someone deletes your contact:
– They remove your ability to view their profile, status etc.
– They will no longer receive any new messages from you.
But all previous chats and messages you exchanged remain saved in their WhatsApp messages.
Deleting a contact does not erase any chat history, media files or messages from their WhatsApp storage.
If they re-add you as a contact, your previous chats will still be intact. They would have to manually delete the chat to remove your messages and conversation history.
So you don’t have to worry about losing any messages you may want to refer back to later if someone deletes you on WhatsApp. Your chat history remains saved in their account unless they choose to delete it.
If I block someone on WhatsApp, can they see when I come online/last seen?
No, if you block someone on WhatsApp, they will not be able to see your last seen or online status at any time.
Blocking on WhatsApp prevents the blocked contact from:
– Viewing your profile photo, About section, or any other profile details
– Seeing when you were last online or when you are currently online
– Sending you any new messages or calls
– Seeing if you’ve read their messages or seen their status updates
So blocking hides your online presence and activity on WhatsApp from the contact completely.
They will see “Last seen a long time ago” instead of your real last seen, and your online status will never display to them even when you are actively using WhatsApp.
This gives you full control and privacy when blocking unwanted contacts on the messaging platform.
If I block someone on WhatsApp, can they see if I viewed their status?
No, if you block someone on WhatsApp, they will not be able to see if you have viewed their status updates.
When you block a contact on WhatsApp:
– You stop sharing your online status and last seen time with them
– You do not receive any of their incoming calls or messages
– They cannot see your profile picture, last seen, or any other details
– They also cannot see if you have read their messages sent before blocking
– You stop receiving their status updates and they cannot see if you view their status
So blocking prevents them from seeing any viewers list for their status updates. They have no visibility into whether you have viewed their status or interacted with their WhatsApp account in any way.
This allows you to block contacts without them knowing if you’ve seen their status or are still checking their WhatsApp activity. The block cuts off all their access to your profile and online presence.
If I block someone on WhatsApp, can I still see their profile picture?
No, if you block someone on WhatsApp, you will not be able to see their profile picture or view any details about their account.
Blocking someone prevents you from viewing:
– Their profile photo – It will show as unavailable
– Their About info and other profile details
– Their last seen and online status – You’ll only see “Last seen a long time ago”
– Their status updates – These will disappear from your WhatsApp
So blocking hides the user’s entire WhatsApp profile and presence from you. The only indication that they are still on your contacts is their name in your contacts list.
You will be unable to interact with them or view any information about their WhatsApp activity unless you unblock them again. Blocking removes your access to view their profile picture and all account details.
If someone I know deleted their WhatsApp account, can I still see their profile picture?
No, if someone deletes their WhatsApp account entirely, you will no longer have access to view their profile picture or any other information about their account.
When a user deletes their WhatsApp account:
– Their name is removed from your contacts list on WhatsApp.
– Their profile photo is replaced with “Profile photo unavailable.”
– You can no longer see their last seen, About info, or any other details.
– Any common groups you had with them will also display their name as “Deleted Account.”
– You cannot search for or message them on WhatsApp anymore.
Deleting an account erases that person’s presence from WhatsApp. Their profile and account vanish from your contacts and groups.
Unless they reactivate their WhatsApp using the same phone number, you have no way to view their profile or interact with them on WhatsApp again.
Conclusion
In summary:
– You can see the status of all your contacts who have not blocked you or limited their privacy settings.
– Blocking, deleting, or removing contacts prevents you from viewing their profile picture, status, and other WhatsApp details.
– Likewise, your status and profile picture also becomes invisible to contacts who have blocked, deleted or removed you.
– Deleting a contact does not erase chat history – messages remain saved unless manually deleted.
– Fully deleting a WhatsApp account removes that user’s profile and presence completely across the platform.
So your visibility on WhatsApp depends on your privacy settings and whether contacts have blocked you or deleted your contact. You have full control over your status audience and profile visibility.