How to know if you’ve been blocked on WhatsApp
WhatsApp doesn’t let you know if you’ve been blocked by someone, but there are always signs. If you’re not sure if someone blocked you on the messaging platform, you can find out by looking for certain signs.
Only a few platforms let you know when you’re blocked by another user. X which was formerly Twitter and Pinterest are some that come to mind.WhatsApp, on the contrary, keeps it to itself and the person who blocked you.
We’ve used anAndroid phonefor the purposes of this tutorial, so the steps and screenshots might slightly differ for iPhones. When the steps differ for iPhones, we will specify them.
How to check if someone blocked you on WhatsApp
When someone blocks you on WhatsApp, they won’t receive your messages, and you won’t be able to see their profile picture, status updates, or when they are online. Look for these signs to verify if you’ve been blocked.
1. Check your contact’s Last Seen status
When someone blocks you on WhatsApp, the app hides their “Last Seen” status from you, meaning you’re able to’t see when they are or were last online. Check if this is the case to verify if you’ve been blocked.
Note that checking the Last Seen status isn’t a sure way to know if you’ve been blocked. WhatsApp has features that allow users to hide their Last Seen and online status from others. If you don’t see this information, it’s possible they have just hidden it, instead of blocking you.
2. Check your contacts checkmarks
WhatsApp showscheckmarks to indicate when a text has been seen(two blue checkmarks), delivered (two grey checkmarks), or sent (one grey checkmark). Messages sent to a contact who has blocked you always show only one checkmark and never show a second checkmark to confirm delivery.
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If you see just one checkmark, it could also indicate that the person’s phone is offline, is in flight mode, has been lost, or has been turned off. However, if you see one checkmark and can’t view their Last Seen status, you might be blocked (sorry).
3. Check their profile and status
The above two steps combined should tell you if you’re blocked or not, but to be extra sure, try checking their profile for updates.
Again, checking the profile alone isn’t a good indicator of whether you’re blocked, but if you combine it with single checkmarks and no Last Seen status, you have enough evidence to conclude that you’re blocked.
4. Try calling the WhatsApp contact
To further verify if you’ve been blocked on WhatsApp, try calling your contact.
Is there a way to unblock yourself on WhatsApp?
There isn’t a way to unblock yourself on WhatsApp. Only the person who has blocked you can unblock you, and anyone claiming otherwise is lying to you or trying to scam you. WhatsApp has strict security policies that cannot be easily bypassed.
For more WhatsApp tips and tricks, feel free to check our comprehensive guide onhow to use WhatsApp.
