What Happens When You Block Someone on Messaging Apps?

Discover what a blocked person sees on messaging platforms and how it affects communication.

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A blocked person will no longer be able to see your messages. Depending on the platform, they might see an error message when trying to contact you, or their messages simply won't be delivered. This ensures there's no confusion about the communication status and the block will prevent any further messages from reaching you.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can a blocked person see my online status? No, a blocked person typically cannot see your online status or any updates to your profile.
  2. Do blocked messages get delivered later? No, messages sent by a blocked person will not be delivered at all.
  3. How can I tell if someone has blocked me? If your messages are not being delivered and you can no longer see their online status or profile updates, you may have been blocked.
  4. What should I do if I accidentally block someone? You can unblock them through your messaging app settings to restore communication.

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