If you can't reach someone on WhatsApp, it's possible that the user has blocked your account. There's really no sure way to know if you've been blocked or not (WhatsApp intentionally hides the blocked status for privacy reasons). However, there are some clues to look out for to substantiate your suspicions. This wikiHow teaches you how to spot signs that you've been blocked on WhatsApp.
Step
Step 1. Open WhatsApp
This app is marked by a green icon with a chat bubble and a white handset inside.
Step 2. Touch Chats
This option is at the bottom of the screen. A list of all chats will be displayed.
Step 3. Touch the chat with the user who allegedly blocked you
A chat thread with that user will be opened.
Step 4. Check if the user is currently on the network
If he's currently using WhatsApp and you're not blocked, you can see the "Online" status at the top of the chat thread. If you don't see your "Online" status, there are two possibilities: He's not on WhatsApp or he's blocked you.
Step 5. Look for the “last seen” or “last seen” timestamp
If the user is currently offline, you can see the "Last Seen" status at the top of the chat window, along with the date and time the user last opened the app. If you don't see this information, the user may have disabled the “last seen” feature for privacy purposes. However, it is also possible that he has already blocked you.
Step 6. Look for the two ticks next to the sent message
When sending messages to contacts who don't block you, you can see two check marks to the right of the timestamp. One tick indicates the message has been sent, and the other tick indicates that the message has been received. If the second tick never shows, there's a good chance you've been blocked. However, it could be that the user's cellphone is out of cellular coverage or he has deleted the WhatsApp application.
Step 7. Watch for profile changes
Touch a username in a chat to view their profile. If you are blocked, the user profile will never change. If you feel that the user must have changed their status or profile picture for some reason, but the changes aren't showing, you may have been blocked.
Step 8. Try contacting the user
Touch the handset icon in the upper-right corner of the chat window to initiate a phone call. If you don't receive calls on their phone, it's possible that they have blocked you. However, he could have turned off the phone call feature in the privacy settings of his account.
Tips
- Once you block someone on WhatsApp, you will not be removed from their contact list. It will also not be deleted from your device's contact list.
- The only way to remove someone from your contact list is to delete their contact information from the device's address book.
