Blocking someone does not delete messages on WhatsApp chat space by default.
Rain taps on the window, echoing the beat of Sarah’s heart. She gazes at her phone, each notification feeling like a new hurt.
It’s him again, bombarding her with messages she wishes she could avoid. Her jaw tightens, the screen reflecting the storm inside.
A voice suggests, “Block him.” But a question lingers: Will his hurtful words vanish if she presses that button? Is it like deleting a bad dream?
Her doubts rush in. Blocking feels extreme, yet enduring his abuse is unbearable. She seeks an answer, a way through this emotional challenge.
This article will address Sarah’s question: Does blocking someone from WhatsApp delete messages?
If you’re like Sarah and really want an answer to this question, just read this article carefully. You’ll get what you really need, and you’ll be happy with it.
Does Blocking Someone From Whatsapp Delete Messages?
No, blocking someone from WhatsApp does not automatically delete existing messages for either you or the blocked person.
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see the messages you send them.
However, the messages you sent them prior to blocking will still be visible on their phone. This means that the blocked contact can still see the messages you sent before the block was initiated.
Also, the way it affects message visibility depends on how you choose to block them.
Just Simply Blocking Someone From Whatsapp
- Existing messages in the chat history remain visible for both you and the blocked contact.
- New messages sent by the blocked person while they are blocked will not be delivered to you and will only show one checkmark (sent) on their end. They will not know if you have read them.
- You can still see their messages but will not receive any notifications about them.
Blocking And Reporting Them Together
- This option lets you report the contact to WhatsApp while also blocking them.
- In this case, all existing messages in the chat history will be deleted from your device. It’s important to note that the messages may still remain on the blocked person’s device unless they also delete the chat.
- WhatsApp receives the last five messages sent by the reported user for review, but the blocked person is not notified about the report.
Local Deletion
You can manually delete any messages you want from the chat history, regardless of whether the contact is blocked or not.
This will only delete the messages on your device; it will not affect the messages for the blocked contact.
This option is useful if you only want to remove specific messages from the conversation.
Remember
- Blocking someone from WhatsApp only affects messaging and calls directly between you and them. They will still be able to see your profile picture and status updates in groups you both participate in.
- You can always manually delete the chat history with a blocked contact, regardless of how you blocked them.
- Unblocking someone will not restore any messages that were sent or received while they were blocked.
In Summary
Blocking someone does not delete messages on WhatsApp chat space by default.
You can choose to delete messages manually or by reporting and blocking the contact.
The blocked contact will still see the existing messages, but they will not receive any new messages you send.
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