How to Block & Report a Contact on WhatsApp

WhatsApp includes several capabilities to deal with calls, spam messages, and status changes, much like any other social networking and instant messaging service. You have the ability to report unwanted chats on WhatsApp as well.

Since WhatsApp requires a phone number for verification, spam is less popular there, but these days it's very simple for a spammer to get a secondary phone number from virtual phone number apps and send unsolicited messages to random users.

It's crucial to report and block spammers who are sending messages from unknown numbers on WhatsApp if you have recently started receiving them in order to maintain the platform's integrity. On WhatsApp, blocking a contact prevents you from getting their calls, texts, and status updates.

Additionally, you can report contacts right away if you think they are sending you spam or objectionable content. We've provided some easy instructions for blocking and reporting contacts on WhatsApp below. Now let's get going.

How to Block a Contact on WhatsApp?

You can block a contact to stop receiving calls, messages, and status updates from them. Here are a few easy ways for blocking a WhatsApp contact.

Launch the WhatsApp app on your iPhone or Android device.

Open the contact you wish to block's chat now.

Click the contact name or number at the top of the chat window.

Scroll down to the person's profile screen and select Block (Contact Name).

Press the Block button when prompted for confirmation.

And that's it! With the WhatsApp app, you can block a contact in this way.

Block Contacts from WhatsApp Settings

There’s another way to block contacts on WhatsApp via Settings. In this method, you must manually add the contact to the block list. Here’s what you need to do.

Open the WhatsApp app, and tap More Options> Settings.

In Settings, scroll down and tap on Privacy.

On the Privacy, tap on Blocked contacts.

Next, tap the Add icon at the top right corner and select the contact you want to block.

That’s it! This is how you can block WhatsApp contact via app settings.

How to Unblock a Contact on WhatsApp?

If you ever change your mind and wish to unblock a specific contact, follow these steps. Here’s how you can unblock a contact on WhatsApp.

Open the WhatsApp app. Next, tap on More Option (three dots) > Settings.

In Settings, navigate to Privacy > Blocked Contacts.

Now tap on the Contact you want to unblock

On the prompt that appears, tap Unblock (Contact).

That’s it! This will immediately unblock the WhatsApp contact. You will now be able to send & receive messages, calls, and status updates from the contact you’ve unblocked.

How to Report a Contact on WhatsApp?

You can report specific contacts right away if they send spam or offensive material. Here's how to use WhatsApp to report a contact.

Launch the WhatsApp app on your iPhone or Android device.

Open a chat window now with the person you wish to report.

Select Report by tapping on the More Option (three dots) > More.

Press the Report button when it appears.

And that's it! The latest five messages that the reported user sent you will be transmitted to WhatsApp for review once you report a contact.

Also read: How to Send Anonymous Messages on WhatsApp

So, this guide is about blocking, reporting, and unblocking a WhatsApp contact.