What happened to the WeChat blockade? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "WeChat blocking" has become a hot topic on social platforms. Many users are curious about the usage scenarios, impact and response of the blocking function. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the mechanism of WeChat blacklisting, and attach relevant statistics.
1. The core mechanism of WeChat blacklisting function

Blocking on WeChat means that the user blocks a contact through settings. The two parties will not be able to send messages or view updates in Moments, and the other party will not receive notifications after being blocked. The following is a comparison between blocking and deletion:
| Function | Block | Delete |
|---|---|---|
| message sending | Two-way ban | Need to add friends again |
| Moments visibility | disappear immediately | Keep history |
| restore relationship | Cancel at any time | Requires verification from the other party |
2. Statistics of popular blacklisting scenes in the past 10 days
According to social media data analysis, the following are common reasons for blocking behavior (data sources: Weibo, Zhihu, Douban topic discussions):
| Ranking | Reason for blocking | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advertising harassment/micro-business swiping | 42% |
| 2 | Emotional disputes (couples/friends) | 28% |
| 3 | Conflict of views (group chat dispute) | 15% |
| 4 | Termination of working relationship | 10% |
| 5 | other reasons | 5% |
3. How to judge whether you have been blocked?
The detection methods (unofficial) summarized by netizens have become so popular recently:
1.Transfer test method: Try to transfer money (without entering password). If "Not a Friend" is displayed, it means deletion. If "Restricted" is displayed, it may be blocked.
2.Friend circle comparison method: If the other party’s circle of friends has a horizontal line but you can view the avatar/album cover, you may be blocked.
3.group chat observation method: If you @ the other party in a common group chat, if "the other party cannot receive the message" is displayed, you may be blocked.
4. The psychological impact of being blacklisted
Zhihu’s hot post “24 hours after being blocked on WeChat” has aroused widespread resonance. Data shows:
| emotional response | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious | 37% | Double check the chat window |
| angry type | 29% | Immediately blacklist and counterattack |
| Liberation type | 18% | Think the relationship is finally over |
| Confused | 16% | Try to contact the middleman to ask |
5. Expert advice: Treat blacklisting behavior rationally
Psychologist @李民 suggested in a Weibo topic:
1. Blocking is essentially a social boundary management tool, so there is no need to over-interpret it.
2. When you are blocked, you can try other communication channels to avoid the "electronic cold war"
3. If you are harassed for a long time, you should prioritize using the blacklist function to protect yourself.
Recent data shows that WeChat users use the blacklist function 1.2 times a month on average, of which 67% are in the 20-35 age group. With the deepening of digital social networking, the reasonable use of blacklisting functions will become an essential skill for modern people.
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