How to Check if a WhatsApp Contact is Online

Discover how to see if your WhatsApp contacts are online with simple steps and tips on privacy settings.

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To know if a WhatsApp contact is online, open WhatsApp, go to the chat with that contact, and look at the top under their name. If they are currently online, you will see ‘Online’ displayed. Note that this depends on both parties' privacy settings.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I see if someone is online on WhatsApp without them knowing? No, if someone has their privacy settings adjusted to hide their online status, you won't be able to see if they are online.
  2. What happens to my online status if I turn off last seen on WhatsApp? If you turn off last seen, your online status may also be hidden from contacts, depending on your privacy settings.
  3. Are there any apps to check WhatsApp online status secretly? Using third-party apps to check WhatsApp online status may violate WhatsApp's terms and could lead to your account being banned.
  4. How can I control who sees my online status on WhatsApp? Go to WhatsApp settings, tap on 'Privacy', and then adjust the 'Last Seen' and 'Online' settings to choose who can see your online status.

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