If you suspect that someone has blocked your number on WhatsApp, there are a few indicators to look out for. WhatsApp doesn’t notify you directly when someone blocks you, but these signs can help you determine if you’ve been blocked:
Signs Someone Has Blocked You on WhatsApp:
- Profile Picture:
- No updates: If you can no longer see the person’s profile picture or if it remains unchanged for a long time, it could be a sign that you’ve been blocked. However, this can also happen if the person has changed their privacy settings to not share their picture with anyone except contacts, or if they’ve removed it altogether.
- Last Seen or Online Status:
- No “Last Seen” or “Online” status: You won’t be able to see their last seen time or online status on WhatsApp. Keep in mind that WhatsApp allows users to hide this information from others, so this is not a definite sign of being blocked. However, if this is combined with other signs, it may suggest you’ve been blocked.
- Message Status (Single or Double Tick):
- Single Tick (Message not delivered): If you send a message, and you only see a single grey tick (meaning the message was sent but not delivered), this could be a sign that you’ve been blocked. Messages to a blocked contact won’t be delivered.
- No double ticks or blue ticks: If a message remains with a single grey tick for a prolonged period and does not get delivered, it suggests that the person is not receiving your messages, possibly because they’ve blocked you.
- Calls Not Going Through:
- Unsuccessful voice or video calls: If you try calling the person through WhatsApp and the call doesn’t go through (keeps ringing indefinitely or gets disconnected), it might mean they have blocked you. However, the issue could also be due to network problems.
- Adding to Groups:
- Unable to add them to a group: If you try to add the person to a group chat and you receive a notification saying that you “cannot add this contact,” it may be because they have blocked you. People who block you won’t allow you to add them to groups.
What You Can’t See If You’ve Been Blocked:
- You won’t receive any notifications that you’ve been blocked. WhatsApp does not alert users when they’ve been blocked by someone.
- If you send a message to a contact who has blocked you, you won’t be able to see their “Last Seen” or “Online” status, and your messages will not be delivered (single tick).
Final Thoughts:
If you experience several of these signs, there’s a high chance you’ve been blocked, but there are still some other possible explanations. The person might have turned off their WhatsApp or deleted the app, so it’s not always conclusive. The only way to be sure is through direct confirmation, but respecting the other person’s privacy is key.