How to Check If Someone Is Online on WhatsApp: A Quick Guide
Learn how to see if your contacts are online on WhatsApp and understand privacy settings affecting their status.
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To see if someone is online on WhatsApp, open the app and go to the chat with the person you want to check on. If they are online, you will see the word 'online' under their name. Keep in mind, however, that privacy settings and their preferences might prevent you from seeing their online status.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I see if someone is online on WhatsApp if they have disabled their status? No, if someone has disabled their online status visibility in WhatsApp privacy settings, you won't be able to see when they are online.
- What does the 'last seen' status mean on WhatsApp? 'Last seen' shows the last time a user was active on WhatsApp, but it can be disabled in privacy settings. It is different from the 'online' status.
- How can I change my online status visibility on WhatsApp? You can change your online status visibility in WhatsApp by going to Settings > Account > Privacy and adjusting the 'Last Seen' and 'Online' options.