How to Hide Your Online Status on WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to stop others from seeing your online status on WhatsApp with this easy guide.

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To stop someone from seeing you're online on WhatsApp, go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Last Seen and Online. Choose 'Nobody' for who can see your last seen status. For the 'Online' status, select 'Same as Last Seen.' This will hide your online status from others, ensuring more privacy while using the app. Note that this also means you won't be able to see others' online statuses.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I hide my online status on WhatsApp without disabling my last seen? No, if you choose to hide your online status, it will also restrict your ability to see others' last seen and online statuses.
  2. What happens if I change my online status settings on WhatsApp? Changing your online status settings will limit who can see when you're online, enhancing your privacy.
  3. Are there any downsides to hiding my online status on WhatsApp? Yes, if you hide your online status, you will also not be able to view the online statuses of others.