Is Viber's Last Seen Feature Reliable?
Learn about the accuracy of Viber's Last Seen feature and what it really indicates about user activity.
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Viber's 'Last Seen' feature can be misleading because it only indicates the last time the app was opened, not necessarily when the user was active. A user might appear online if apps run in the background. Thus, while generally reliable, the accuracy is limited.
FAQs & Answers
- How does Viber determine the Last Seen status? Viber shows the Last Seen status based on when the app was last opened, not necessarily when the user was active.
- Can the Last Seen feature be turned off in Viber? Yes, users can disable the Last Seen feature in Viber's privacy settings to enhance their privacy.
- Does Viber show online status when the app is in the background? Yes, a user may appear online if Viber is running in the background, even if they are not actively using it.