Does one grey tick on WhatsApp indicate you have been blocked? (2024)

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WhatsApp, a free messenger app that has been connecting users across the world since 2009, has its own set of ambiguity when it comes to blocking people. Like many other social media platforms, WhatsApp has its own symbols to indicate activities and actions, the most important being the grey and the blue ticks. They not only inform you about the delivery of the message but also bring to your notice the actions of the receiver. For instance, the blue tick indicates that the message has been read by the receiver.

There are, however, various complications attached to the significance of these ticks, especially with regard to blocking someone on this widely used app. A single grey tick on WhatsApp does not necessarily mean that you have been blocked by the person you are trying to message. There are various reasons for the occurrence of single grey ticks that includes having network troublesand unavailability of a data connection. Your messages might also not get delivered if the phone of the person you are trying to connect with is switched off.

Here are some indications that you must look for to ascertain that you have been blocked, other than the grey tick.

Last seen- You will not be able to see the last seen of the person you are trying to connect with if you have been blocked.

Display picture- The display picture of the concerned person will disappear as soon as you are blocked.

Status- The status of the account will no longer be visible to you if you have been blocked by the person you are trying to message.

If all of these elements are missing from the contact’s account then there are high chances that you have been blocked. However, before jumping to any conclusion, keep in mind that even these indicators can be modified by the users by changing the settings, according to their own preference.