What Happens When You Block Someone on Google Hangouts?

Learn what occurs when you block a contact on Google Hangouts, including message restrictions and privacy effects.

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When you block someone on Google Hangouts, they can no longer send you messages or see your online status. Their messages won't be delivered to you, and they will not be notified that they've been blocked. Existing conversations will remain archived, but no further interactions can occur unless you unblock them.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can a blocked person on Google Hangouts see when I was last online? No, once you block someone on Google Hangouts, they cannot see your online status or last seen information.
  2. Will the person know if I blocked them on Google Hangouts? No, Google Hangouts does not notify users when they have been blocked.
  3. Can blocked messages be delivered later if I unblock someone? No, messages sent while a contact is blocked are not delivered even if you later unblock them.