WhatsApp introduced an interesting feature Block shortcut feature allowing users to block contacts from notifications

The world famous messaging app WhatsApp is introducing a new way to block users

Users will soon be able to block certain contacts from receiving notifications through WhatsApp's new "Block" shortcut feature.

A new "Block" shortcut feature has been introduced by Meta-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp, allowing users to block a contact with fewer taps.

Very soon users will be able to block anyone through push notifications.

There will be no need to open the app or that person's chat, but this feature will be limited initially.

According to the report, with this new feature, it will be possible to block only those WhatsApp users who are not in you or contact list.

 According to the report, the feature will allow users to block someone without initiating a conversation, which is the main purpose of the feature.

 This feature is not yet available to all users, but it is being tested in the Android version of WhatsApp.

 It is difficult to say when all the carriers will get this feature but it is likely to be introduced in the coming months.

Short Facts

• By using the Block shortcut feature, you can stay away from contacts that you don't know.
• When a user receives a message from an unknown number, they will have access to the option in two places: within their notifications and in the chat option.
• Users are prohibited from using this feature for saved contacts because they could unintentionally tap the block action when replying.
• The shortcut will be made available in the app's upcoming update, according to WEBetaInfo.

The messaging app is creating a new block shortcut within the chat option in the chat list, according to WEBetaInfo. To make blocking unwanted contacts easier in the future, the feature is designed to save time without opening the conversation.

 As of right now, WhatsApp's developers have included it in the app's beta version. A subsequent update from WABetaInfo, however, reveals that the developers are also working on a shortcut to prevent contacts from receiving notifications.

The new block shortcut in notifications is subject to the same restrictions. Only in the event that the message's sender is not a contact on your contact list will the option appear on the notifications bar.

This is done to stop users from unintentionally removing their contacts from the notification panel. Users who have signed up for WhatsApp Beta through the Google Play Beta program can access it.

The block shortcut in the chat list and the message notification are both currently being tested by the messaging application. The developers of WhatsApp have added a number of features in recent weeks, including the ability to report status, companion mode, PiP on video calls for iOS users, call and chat indicators, and many more.

What does the shortcut for Block mean? How do you use it?

Untrusted contacts can be blocked from your phone more quickly and easily using the Block shortcut feature, whether they are in the chat list or notification bar. WhatsApp is only allowing the option for unidentified numbers in order to prevent other contacts from unintentionally blocking you.

Block chat list shortcut 

Right now, it's a little challenging to use WhatsApp's block contact feature. To restrict access to them, a user must enter the chat, choose the three dots menu at the top, click More, and then choose the Block option.

With WhatsApp's new shortcut, users can exclude certain people from their chat list. When you long-press on a chat, a three-dot menu will appear on top. The new block feature can be found by clicking that.

 This function was discovered in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.2.4 by WABetaInfo.

Block notification shortcut

With two billion monthly active users, WhatsApp has grown to become one of the most used instant messaging services. It keeps a user entertained and satisfied with new security updates and intriguing features.

The app is becoming more well-known, though, as a means of disseminating spam and advertisements. Although a user must open the chat window in order to block contacts who send these messages, WhatsApp is currently testing a block shortcut in notifications for Android 2.23.2.5.

According to WABetaInfo, the option will be accessible next to the reply button in the notification only for unidentified senders. This will prevent users from accidentally tapping the block shortcut in message notifications from reliable contacts. 

Additionally, if the block shortcut appears for every contact, users may choose it accidentally while trying to select the reply button.

FAQ for Block and Report Contacts

On WhatsApp, is it possible to block and unblock a contact more than once?

In contrast to Instagram, which has a few limitations, you can block and unblock a contact countless times.

WhatsApp does not inform a user if they have been blocked, despite there being indicators that show you have been blocked. There isn't a foolproof way to determine if you are actually blocked because the app wants to protect user privacy at all costs.

The new feature, which will be made available to users in a future update of the app, will be a fantastic addition to WhatsApp's growing list of user-friendly features.

WhatsApp's dedication to giving its users a smooth and effective experience is demonstrated by this new feature.