WhatsApp blocked you? Hidden trick may reveal truth

Have you ever suspected that someone has blocked you on WhatsApp but found it impossible to know for sure? For example, you send a message and only see a single gray check mark while the person’s profile picture has disappeared.

Of course, it is also possible that the user has simply turned off their “Last Seen” status making it difficult to know with certainty. However, a new report suggests that there may be a way to get a strong indication of whether someone has blocked you on WhatsApp.

According to a report by WABetaInfo, a security feature already available in WhatsApp can be used to check a potential block status. The report states that WhatsApp’s automatic encryption verification feature can quietly be used as a block-detection method.

Normally, this feature is intended to verify that a chat is protected by end-to-end encryption. It can be found within the Contact Info screen. To access it, open a chat, tap the contact’s name at the top and then select the Encryption option. WhatsApp will then automatically verify that the conversation is protected by encryption.

According to the report, if everything is functioning normally, the verification process is completed smoothly. However, if WhatsApp is unable to verify the encryption and instead suggests alternative verification methods, this could potentially indicate that you have been blocked by that contact.

An additional advantage is that the other person is not notified when you perform this check. This means you can carry out the process discreetly without alerting the contact.

It is important to note that WhatsApp has not officially confirmed that this feature is intended as a block-detection tool. The report emphasizes that while it may provide clues about a possible block, it should be considered a strong indicator rather than definitive proof.