7 Signs You've Been Blocked on WhatsApp

WhatsApp Messenger has become an essential communication tool for many people, including in our community. Known as WA, WhatsApp has even managed to replace other popular messaging apps that people used before.

With its handy features like video calls, chats, voice messages, and the ability to send photos and documents, while keeping a simple user interface, it's no wonder WhatsApp is a favorite among gadget users.

But while WA helps us stay connected, it can also cut us off from others when someone blocks our contact. So, how can you tell if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp? Let’s take a look at the signs in this article.

1. Message Not Delivered

If your messages aren’t getting through, that could be the first sign that someone has blocked you on WhatsApp. Just check the tick marks at the bottom right of your message.

Normally, when a message is sent, you’ll see two gray ticks. And if those ticks turn blue, it means the recipient has read your message.

However, if you only see one gray tick and the person doesn’t reply for days—or even longer—it could mean your message didn’t go through because they’ve blocked your contact.

That said, some people choose to leave their ticks gray even if they’ve read the message. You can change the read receipt settings in WhatsApp, so this can make it harder to know if your message was actually delivered or not.

Keep in mind, though, a single tick can also mean that the recipient's or your own phone isn't connected to the internet.

2. Unable to Call the Person

Besides checking the chat ticks, you can also try calling the person who you think might have blocked you. Give them a call, either voice or video. If the call stays on "calling" and never switches to "ringing," it's a sign they’ve probably blocked you on WhatsApp.

However, it could also mean their phone isn’t connected to the internet, their phone is off, or they have a poor internet connection.

3. Can’t See Their Status Updates

WhatsApp allows users to share status updates, similar to Snapchat stories. If you can’t see someone's status updates anymore, it might mean they’ve blocked you. However, they could have just changed their privacy settings to hide their status from you.

It’s also possible they simply don’t post updates often. To check if you’re really blocked or just hidden from their status view, you can ask a mutual friend. If your friend can still see their status updates but you can’t, it’s likely they’ve blocked you or restricted your access to their updates.

4. Trouble Adding that Person to a Group

Another clue that someone may have blocked you on WhatsApp is when you try to add them to a group you’ve created. If you’re blocked, you’ll see a message saying you don’t have permission to add them to the group.

5. Can’t Send Voice Messages or Photos

It’s not just regular chats—if your voice messages or photos aren’t going through, it might also be a sign that you’ve been blocked.

If the ticks on your voice messages or photos stay gray with only one tick for a long time, it’s possible the person has blocked your WhatsApp.

6. Can’t See ‘Last Seen’

One common sign that someone has blocked you on WhatsApp is when you can no longer see their ‘last seen’ status. This status shows the last time they were active on WhatsApp.

However, just because you can’t see their ‘last seen’ doesn’t always mean you’ve been blocked. They might have simply changed their privacy settings. On WhatsApp, users can choose who can see their ‘last seen’—it could be limited to their contacts, visible to everyone, or hidden from everyone.

So, if you can’t see someone’s ‘last seen,’ it could be due to their privacy settings and not necessarily because they blocked you.

7. Default Profile Picture

Another sign that someone might have blocked you is if their profile picture goes back to the default gray silhouette—the same one you see when someone first signs up for WhatsApp.

However, it’s possible that they changed their photo before blocking you, and what you’re seeing is their last used profile picture.

But like the ‘last seen’ status, having a default profile picture doesn’t always mean you’ve been blocked. They might not have added a profile picture at all, or you might not be in their contact list, which is why their picture isn’t showing.

Also, if you’ve noticed that they haven’t updated their profile picture in a long time, it could simply mean they don’t want to change it anymore.

That wraps up our discussion of the signs that someone may have blocked you on WhatsApp. There could be various reasons for someone to block your contact.

It’s important to keep in mind that if the person is someone close to you, like a partner or best friend, they might have blocked you because of personal issues. It’s best to talk to them directly.