New WhatsApp Feature Lets Users Find Out If Someone Blocked Them Without Alerting Them

WhatsApp users on Android and iOS devices may soon have a new way to find out whether someone has blocked them on the messaging platform. According to a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp’s encryption verification feature could provide clues about a possible block without requiring users to send a message or make a call.

For years, WhatsApp users have depended on signs such as disappearing profile pictures, unanswered calls, or messages that remain stuck on a single check mark to guess whether they have been blocked. However, these signs are not always accurate because similar situations can happen due to privacy settings changes, device switches, or other account-related issues.

Now, WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption verification feature could offer another possible way to check block status more reliably.

WhatsApp Encryption Verification Feature May Reveal Block Status

The encryption verification feature was originally introduced to help users confirm that their chats are protected through WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption (E2EE). The security feature ensures that conversations between users remain private and can only be accessed by the sender and receiver.

To use the feature, users need to open a chat, tap on the contact’s name, and select the ‘Encryption’ option from the contact information page. WhatsApp will then automatically try to verify the encryption status of that conversation.