You can stop receiving WhatsApp messages and calls from certain contacts by blocking them. Not sure what happens when you block someone? Learn more here.
To block a contact
- Open WhatsApp.
- Open the Application Menu (Swipe down from the top of the screen).
- Tap Settings > Privacy Settings > Blocked Contacts. This page displays all contacts that you have blocked.
- Tap Add Contact icon at the bottom of the screen to select a contact to block.
To block an unknown contact, simply open the chat conversation, scroll to the top, then tap Block.
To unblock a contact
- Open WhatsApp.
- Open the Application Menu (Swipe down from the top of the screen).
- Tap Settings > Privacy Settings > Blocked Contacts.
- Long-press the contact that you wish to unblock and select the Delete icon from the right pane.
Learn how to block or unblock a contact on: Android | iPhone | Windows Phone | Nokia S40 | BlackBerry | Nokia S60
Cheers,
WhatsApp Support Team