Will a WeChat User Know When You Unfollow Them?

WeChat, the popular messaging and social media app, provides a range of features to manage your social connections. However, the question often arises: will another WeChat user know if you unfollow or delete them from your contact list? To shed some light on this, we will explore what notifications, if any, are sent out when you take these actions.

Deleting a WeChat Connection

When you delete a contact from your WeChat friend list, the person you delete will not be immediately notified. The system is designed in such a way that the person will not receive a direct alert at the moment they are removed from your contacts. However, if they try to send you a message, they will see a specific notification indicating that the request needs to go through a friend request process. This message appears as follows:

Name requires friend requests. Send a request first. You two can connect once it’s accepted.

Only at this stage will the person know that you have removed them from your friend list. This design ensures that any unnecessary notifications are minimized, providing users with a smoother user experience.

Blocking a WeChat User

If you decide to block a user, the situation is different. When you block someone, they will receive a notification indicating that the message cannot be sent to you. This notification serves as a visual reminder that you have blocked them, providing transparency and clarity. Therefore, if you block someone, they will be aware that you have taken this action.

Removing a Friend

When you remove a WeChat friend from your contact list, the same process occurs. You will disappear from their contact list, and if they try to message you, they will see a red exclamation mark next to the message box, along with a notification that the message was rejected by the receiver and that a friend request is required. This indicates that you have removed them from your contact list, even though they are still in yours. Removing a friend in WeChat does not provide an immediate notification to the person being removed.

Conclusion and Common Practices

Both deleting and blocking users on WeChat do not provide immediate notifications to the users about the changes on your end. However, if the user tries to contact you, they can see the necessary notifications and understand the situation. If you've removed or blocked a friend, they will find out when trying to send a message to you.

The behavior of WeChat in this regard aligns with the privacy settings and preferences of many messaging platforms. While it is likely that most messaging platforms function similarly when it comes to these actions, it's always good to familiarize yourself with the app's policies to better manage your social connections.