In the world of digital communications, WhatsApp is one of the most popular and widely used messaging platforms used by millions of users worldwide.
However, sometimes you may find yourself in an unpleasant situation where you think someone has blocked you on WhatsApp.
Although WhatsApp does not directly notify you that you have been blocked, there are several signs that can help you identify this.
Ways to Detect Being Blocked on WhatsApp
There is no definitive way to know if you have been blocked on WhatsApp or not, but there are some signs that when you see them, you can guess that you have been blocked by someone; these signs include:
1. Not seeing Last Seen and Online Status
If you could previously see the contact’s online status but now you can’t, this may be a sign of being blocked. However, this sign is not definitive.
The other person may have disabled their online status for other reasons besides blocking you, and you cannot see it.
2. Not seeing Profile Picture
If you could previously see the contact’s profile picture but now you can’t, this can also be a sign of being blocked,
But it’s possible the other person deleted their profile picture for other reasons, so this method is not definitive either.
3. Not getting double check for sent messages
When you send a message to someone, WhatsApp usually shows two check marks: one meaning the message was delivered to WhatsApp’s servers, and the other meaning the message was sent to the recipient.
If you only see one check mark, it may mean your message was delivered to WhatsApp’s servers but not sent to the recipient, indicating blocking.
However, the second tick does not show up until your contact connects to the internet, so lack of second tick could be for that reason.
4. Unable to make voice or video calls
If you try to make voice or video calls with the contact in question, but the calls always fail, this can be a sign of being blocked.
In this case too, your contact may not have opened WhatsApp or may have set their privacy settings to not receive calls from you.
5. Unable to add contact to a group
If you try to add the contact in question to a WhatsApp group but you can’t, this can also be a sign of being blocked, but it’s possible the contact has disabled being added to groups in their WhatsApp settings.
Ways to Unblock on WhatsApp
Unblocking on WhatsApp is not directly possible.
WhatsApp does not allow users to unblock others’ blocks.
However, there are a few methods you can use to increase your chances of getting unblocked:
1. Delete your WhatsApp account and re-register with the same number
One of the simplest ways to unblock on WhatsApp is to delete your account. By deleting your account, WhatsApp erases all your information including contact list, messages, and settings.
Then you can re-register on WhatsApp with the same number.
However, this method has a few drawbacks.
First, deleting your WhatsApp account deprives you of all the messages and information in your account.
Second, if the blocker has deleted your number from their contacts, after re-registering, they will no longer be in your contacts.
2. Create a common group
If you and the blocker are both members of a common group, you can use that group to communicate.
To do this, you can ask a third person to create a group, join it, and send a message to the blocker.
This is the easiest way to unblock, but only if you and the blocker are members of a common group.
Conclusion
Detecting if you’ve been blocked on WhatsApp isn’t straightforward, but there are signs to watch for.
If you can’t see someone’s last seen status, profile picture, or if your messages aren’t getting double ticks, they might have blocked you.
Likewise, failed calls or being unable to add them to a group could be indicators.
Unfortunately, WhatsApp doesn’t offer a direct unblocking feature, but you could delete your account and re-register or use a common group to communicate indirectly.
Remember, these signs aren’t definitive, so observe carefully. If you’ve noticed several together, it’s likely you’ve been blocked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone who has blocked me with a different phone number?
Yes, you can add someone who has blocked you with a different phone number.
Is there an app to detect WhatsApp blocking?
No, so far there has not been such an app for this.
Can I create a group with someone who has blocked me?
No, unless you ask a third person to create the group, add you and the contact, and then leave the group themselves.
Last modified: March 3, 2024
