In the fast-paced world of instant messaging, Meta-owned WhatsApp has become a vital tool for staying connected with friends and family. However, what happens when your messages suddenly go unanswered, and you’re left wondering if you’ve been blocked? It’s a situation that many of us have faced at some point, leading to a mix of confusion and curiosity.
WhatsApp doesn’t directly notify you if you’ve been blocked, but there are a few indicators that can help you piece together the puzzle.
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Below are a couple of indicators that could potentially help you identify if you have been blocked on WhatsApp.
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If you observe the listed indicators for a contact, it could mean that the user has blocked you. However, there are alternative explanations. For instance, someone might have turned off their ‘last seen’ status or be in an area with poor network connectivity, or have their profile photo removed. It’s important to note if you notice a combination of the mentioned indicators persisting for an extended period, there’s a strong chance that you have been blocked.
Now, let’s check out how to block someone on WhatsApp.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp and tap More options (three dots present at the top right corner).
Step 2: Tap Settings
Step 3: Tap Privacy > Blocked contacts.
Step 4: Select the add contact icon present at the top right corner.
Step 5: Select the contact you want to block.
Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app.
Step 2. Open Settings.
Step 3: Select the Privacy option.
Step 4: Tap Blocked > Add New…
Step 5: Find the contact you want to block, then tap the contact.
Alternatively, there is one more simple way to block a contact. Open the chat with the contact who you want to block, then tap the name of the contact and navigate to the Block option. This way works on both Android and iOS.