How to Check If Someone Is Online on WhatsApp
Learn how to easily check if someone is online on WhatsApp and understand privacy settings that may affect visibility.
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To check if someone is online on WhatsApp, open the app and go to the chat with the person. If they are online, you will see ‘online’ under their name. Alternatively, you may also see their last seen time if they had previously disabled this feature. Bear in mind, privacy settings or app versions might restrict this visibility. For more comprehensive usage, ensure your app is updated to the latest version.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I see someone's online status if they have it turned off? No, if a user has disabled their online status, you won't be able to see if they are online.
- How do I enable my last seen on WhatsApp? Go to WhatsApp settings, then Account > Privacy, and choose the last seen option to manage its visibility.
- What does it mean if a WhatsApp contact is online? It indicates that the contact is currently using WhatsApp and is connected to the internet.
- How can I check my own last seen on WhatsApp? Open WhatsApp, go to Settings > Account > Privacy, and check your last seen setting.