How many times can you block and unblock someone on whatsapp

Despite its new privacy policy, WhatsApp is the most popular chat app on Earth, with over two billion users sending gifs, texts, and more. Unfortunately, this popularity means that WhatsApp is a goldmine for cyber threats. If you don’t know how to block someone on WhatsApp, a flood of unwanted messages can kill any enjoyment you get out of the app.

The good news is that it’s easy to stop these messages in their tracks. Whether the messages are from a spammer, stranger, or just an overzealous suitor, here’s how to block someone on WhatsApp and never hear from them again.

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How to block someone on WhatsApp

How many times can you block and unblock someone on whatsapp

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Users don’t have to be in your contacts to send you WhatsApp messages. However, people usually get the hint if you ignore their messages. This isn’t always the case, so sometimes, it’s necessary to block their number completely. This will prevent them from sending any future messages, which can be undone easily if you make a mistake.

When you first receive a message from an unknown number, WhatsApp automatically detects it and prompts you to block them or add them as a contact. If this prompt no longer appears, here’s another way to block someone on Whatsapp.

  • Open WhatsApp and open the chat with the person you want to block.
  • Tap the three dots in the top right, then More, then Block.
  • Tap Report and Block or Block.

If the person is a suspected spammer, selecting Report and Block will signal to WhatsApp that they shouldn’t be on the platform. Don’t report someone unless they are spamming, spreading fake news, or otherwise breaking the WhatsApp terms of service.

How to unblock someone on WhatsApp

How many times can you block and unblock someone on whatsapp

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If you’ve blocked someone by mistake or changed your mind about wanting to communicate with them, it’s easy to unblock them. Here’s how to find blocked contacts and unblock them.

  • From the WhatsApp home screen, tap the three dots in the top right, then Settings.
  • Tap Account, then Privacy, then Blocked contacts at the bottom.
  • Tap the number/name you want to unblock, then tap Unblock (name).

That’s all there is to it. You can also use this method to block many people by tapping on the plus icon in the top right.

FAQs

You will still appear on their phone, and they will appear on yours. However, both of you will not be able to see the other’s status updates, whether or not you’re online, and obviously, you won’t be able to phone or message one another.

What happens if you keep blocking and unblocking someone on WhatsApp?

Once you block a person, the messages sent by him/her are not delivered to you. Therefore when you later unblock them, you won't get the messages he/she sent you when they were blocked.

Is there a block limit on WhatsApp?

No. There is nothing such mentioned in WhatsApp's Privacy policy. You can be blocked by any number of users and still continue using Whatsapp until and unless you have not violated their policy. Once you do violate, then WhatsApp has the full authority to ban your account.

What happens when you block someone multiple times on WhatsApp?

Your last seen, online, status updates, and any changes made to your profile photo will no longer be visible to contacts you've blocked. Messages, calls, and status updates sent by the contact won't show up on your phone and won't be delivered to you.

How many times can you block and unblock someone?

There is no cap on the number of times you can block or unblock a profile, but you are required to wait 48 hours after unblocking to block someone again.