How to become invisible to a contact in WhatsApp?

How to become invisible to a contact in WhatsApp - briefly?

To become invisible to a contact on WhatsApp, you need to disable the read receipts for that specific conversation. This can be done by going into the chat settings and turning off the 'Read Receipts' option.

How to become invisible to a contact in WhatsApp - in detail?

To become invisible to a contact on WhatsApp, you have several options depending on your preferences and the level of privacy you wish to maintain. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

Blocking the Contact

One of the most straightforward methods to become invisible to a contact is by blocking them. When you block someone, they will not be able to see your profile picture, status updates, or any messages you send. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to block.
  2. Tap on the contact's name at the top of the chat screen.
  3. Scroll down and select "Block Contact."
  4. Confirm your decision by tapping "Block" again.

Setting Your Status to Private

If blocking is too extreme, you can set your status updates to private so that only selected contacts can see them:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to the "Status" tab.
  2. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner and select "Status Privacy."
  3. Choose "My Contacts Except..." or "Only Share With..." and select the contacts you want to exclude or include.

Turning Off Read Receipts

To prevent a contact from knowing if you have read their messages, you can turn off read receipts:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to "Settings."
  2. Select "Account" and then "Privacy."
  3. Toggle off "Read Receipts."

Hiding Your Profile Picture

If you want to hide your profile picture from a specific contact, you can set it to be visible only to your contacts:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to "Settings."
  2. Select "Account" and then "Privacy."
  3. Tap on "Profile Photo" and select "My Contacts" or "Nobody."

Using the Last Seen Feature Wisely

While you cannot hide your last seen status from a specific contact, you can choose to share it with nobody:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to "Settings."
  2. Select "Account" and then "Privacy."
  3. Tap on "Last Seen" and select "Nobody."

Using a Different Number

For a more advanced approach, you can use a different phone number for that specific contact:

  1. Obtain a second SIM card or use an online service that provides temporary numbers.
  2. Install WhatsApp on another device using the new number and communicate with the contact through this account.

Using Third-Party Applications

There are third-party applications available that claim to make you invisible on WhatsApp, but be cautious as they may violate WhatsApp's terms of service and could potentially compromise your security. Always ensure any app you use is from a trusted source.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your visibility on WhatsApp and maintain the level of privacy you desire with specific contacts.