How to block someone on WhatsApp?

You can stop receiving calls, messages, and status updates from certain contacts by blocking them. If anyone sends problematic content or spam you can even report them.

Follow these steps below to block any contact:

Open WhatsApp, tap on More options or Settings.

Tap Account > Privacy > Blocked contacts.

Tap Add.

Search for or select the contact you want to block.

An alternative option to block

Open a chat with the contact, tap the more option > More > Block > Block or Report and Block.