Why Can't I See My Friend's Active Status on Messenger? Explained

Learn why your friend's active status isn't visible on Messenger and how to fix it with simple privacy and app settings adjustments.

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If you can't see your friend's active status on Messenger, it could be due to several reasons: they may have turned off their active status, you've turned off yours, privacy settings that limit who can see their activity, or technical issues with the app. Checking your own active status settings and ensuring the app is updated can help resolve this issue. If the problem persists, reaching out to your friend or Messenger support for further assistance might be necessary.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I turn on my active status on Messenger? To turn on your active status, open Messenger, tap on your profile picture, select Active Status, and enable 'Show when you’re active.'
  2. Why does Messenger not show who's online? Messenger may not show who's online if either you or your friend has disabled active status, privacy settings restrict visibility, or due to app glitches.
  3. Can I see someone's active status if they've turned it off? No, if a user has turned off their active status, it won't be visible to others on Messenger.

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