WhatsApp and Telegram have forever changed the way we communicate. As part of a global reach of our communications, we can choose with whom we want to interact as well as block those with whom we prefer not to. Let’s see how we can identify if someone has blocked us on these platforms.
Four signs that could indicate we have been blocked
To find out if someone has blocked us on WhatsApp or Telegram, since the applications do not provide this information, we must pay attention to several signs. Although none is definitive on its own, cumulatively they allow us to draw conclusions. This is what we should look for:
- Visibility of the last connection: If we could previously see when a contact was online and that information suddenly becomes unavailable, it could be a sign. It’s important to remember, however, that the other person might have changed their privacy settings to hide this information from all their contacts.
- Message confirmation: In both applications, the presence of two ticks or checks lets us know that the message has been delivered. If we see that our messages continue with only one check for too long while other contacts show two, it could indicate a block. Just like in the previous case, we cannot rule out that the other person simply does not have internet access.
- Profile picture: A change in a contact’s profile picture to a generic avatar can also be a clue. If this happens, it could indicate that we have been blocked.
- Calls and groups: If we try to call this person through WhatsApp or Telegram or add them to a group and encounter errors, these are clear indications that we might be blocked.
The final check, however, will be to ask a mutual contact if they see the person online while we do not see them that way. Here the conclusion is clear.
Messaging platforms make it easier for us to stay connected in ways that were previously impossible —even though we might fall for some hoaxes—, but it is important to always remember that behind every screen there is a person —or Meta’s AI—. Do we want to find out if communication with them is still active? Whether on WhatsApp or Telegram, these methods can help us confirm it.
