WhatsApp Blocking and Story Visibility: A Comprehensive Guide

Have you ever wondered if someone who blocked you on WhatsApp can still view your stories? This article will clarify all your doubts regarding the impact of blocking on WhatsApp and the visibility of your stories. Let's delve into the details.

Blocking on WhatsApp: A Complete Guide

When you block someone on WhatsApp, you essentially cut off all forms of interaction with that person. This means the person you blocked will not be able to view your status updates, profile pictures, or stories. Likewise, you will not be able to see their status updates or stories either.

Why Can't We Block From Stories Directly?

WhatsApp does not provide an option to block a user specifically from viewing your stories. However, if the person has your number and is using an official WhatsApp application, they would not be able to see your new stories after blocking you. The stories uploaded before the block will still be visible on their phone until the 24-hour period expires.

Third-Party Applications

It's important to note that some third-party WhatsApp applications might have additional features that allow users to view your story even after blocking. However, these features are not officially supported by WhatsApp and using such applications can put your account at risk. It is always advisable to avoid third-party applications like GB WhatsApp, Pink WhatsApp, or other custom versions as they may compromise the security of your account.

Blocking and Story Visibility Timeline

The visibility of your stories changes depending on the timeline of when the block was made. Here are the key scenarios:

Blocking After Uploading a Story

If you upload a story and then block the person, they will be able to see your story until it expires. However, if a contact is already blocked and you then add a new story, they will not be able to see it.

Blocking Before Uploading a Story

If the person is already blocked before you upload a story, they will not be able to see your new story from the time after the block was initiated. The stories uploaded prior to the block will still be visible on their phone, but only for 24 hours.

Privacy Settings and Last Seen

Additionally, blocking someone affects other aspects like the Last Seen and online status. Once blocked, you will no longer see the person's last seen or online status in the chat window. Furthermore, you will not see updates to their profile photo. Any messages sent to a contact who has blocked you will always show one check mark to indicate that the message was sent but never show a second check to indicate delivery. This is because the other person's phone does not receive or acknowledge the message.

What Happens When Someone Blocks You?

When someone blocks you on WhatsApp, you will still see the phone number, but you won't be able to view their story or send them a message. The message sent to them will show one checklist indicating the message has been sent, but it will never show a second check indicating the message has been delivered.

Conclusion

Blocking someone on WhatsApp is a straightforward way to limit all forms of interaction, including story visibility.Ensure your privacy and security by using the official application and understanding the implications of blocking on all aspects of your WhatsApp experience.

Happy reading!