Recognize 6 Signs Your WhatsApp Number Has Been Blocked by Someone
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia –The blocking feature on WhatsApp serves as a powerful tool for users seeking peace of mind and relief from unwanted contact. Once the block button is pressed, all communication—whether via chat or phone calls—is immediately and completely cut off.
But how can you tell if your number has actually been blocked by someone?
WhatsApp itself emphasizes that it intentionally obscures blocking indicators to protect user privacy. “We have made this intentionally ambiguous to protect your privacy when you block someone. We will not notify you if you have been blocked by another user,” stated WhatsApp officially.
However, there are 6 strong ‘signals’ you can look for to determine if your WhatsApp number has been blocked:
Missing Profile Photo: You can no longer see the user’s profile photo (it appears blank). However, keep in mind that this can also happen if your number hasn’t been saved or if the account owner has intentionally hidden their profile photo.
1. Message Stuck on a Single Tick: The message you sent never changes to a double tick (delivered), let alone a blue tick (read). However, a single tick can also simply mean the recipient’s phone is not connected to the internet.
2. ‘Invisible’ Last Seen Status: The contact’s “Last Seen” feature or online status does not appear. Note: this indicator can also disappear if the user has disabled the feature for the public.
3. Calls Stay on ‘Calling’: When attempting a call, the screen status shows only “Calling” rather than “Ringing.” This can happen if you have been blocked or if the recipient is in an area with poor signal.
4. Unable to See WhatsApp Stories: The user’s daily status updates (WhatsApp Status) will never appear in your updates feed.
5. Unable to Add to Groups: This is the most definitive proof. When you try to add the number to a WhatsApp group, the system will automatically reject or fail the attempt.
Quick Block Feature via Notifications
To further enhance user security against spam and phishing attacks, WhatsApp has introduced a “Block Shortcut” feature.
SOURCE : CNBC INDONESIA
