How to tell if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp

WhatsApp does not notify users when they have been blocked, leaving people to rely on indirect signs to determine whether another account has restricted them. Common indicators include the disappearance of the contact’s profile photo, the absence of “last seen” and “online” status, and messages remaining stuck on a single check mark. Other reported signs include failed voice and video calls and the inability to add the contact to a newly created group chat. Some users also suggest checking the end-to-end encryption verification notice in the chat window, with changes sometimes interpreted as evidence of a block. Experts caution that a disrupted encryption notice alone is not proof of being blocked, noting that reinstalling the app, internet connection problems or temporary glitches can produce the same effect. WhatsApp does not offer an official way to confirm a block, and observers say the signs should be assessed together before drawing a conclusion. No further details were immediately available on any official guidance from the company.