How to become invisible to one contact in WhatsApp?

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

To become invisible to one contact in WhatsApp, you can use the "Last Seen" feature. Simply set your last seen status to "Nobody" for that specific contact. This will hide your online status and the time you were last active from their view, effectively making you invisible to them.

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

To become invisible to a specific contact on WhatsApp, you can employ several strategies that enhance your privacy without blocking the contact altogether. Here are detailed steps to achieve this:

  1. Adjust Your Last Seen Status: By default, everyone in your contacts list can see when you were last online. You can change this setting to control who sees this information.

    • Go to WhatsApp Settings.
    • Navigate to Account > Privacy.
    • Tap on "Last Seen" and select "My Contacts". This way, only your contacts will see your last seen status. To restrict it further, you can choose "Nobody", but this will also hide your status from all contacts.

  2. Disable Read Receipts: Read receipts allow the sender to know when you have read their message. Disabling this feature for a specific contact can make you less visible in terms of message interaction.

    • Go to WhatsApp Settings.
    • Navigate to Account > Privacy.
    • Tap on "Read Receipts" and turn off the toggle. This will disable read receipts for all contacts, but it's currently not possible to selectively disable them for a single contact.

  3. Mute Notifications: Muting notifications from a specific contact can help you avoid interacting with their messages immediately, which might reduce your visibility.

    • Open the chat with the contact you want to mute.
    • Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen.
    • Select "Mute Notifications" and choose how long you want the mute to last (8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year).

  4. Use Two Devices: If you have two devices with WhatsApp installed, you can log in on both using the same phone number. This allows you to be more selective about which device you use for different contacts.

    • Install WhatsApp on your secondary device and follow the setup instructions.
    • When prompted to verify your phone number, enter it as usual.
    • On your primary device, go to Settings > Devices and scan the QR code that appears on your secondary device.
  5. Use Third-Party Apps: There are third-party applications designed to enhance WhatsApp privacy features. These apps can offer more granular control over who sees your online status or read receipts. Be cautious when using third-party apps and ensure they come from reputable sources.

By combining these strategies, you can effectively become less visible to a specific contact on WhatsApp without completely blocking them. This approach allows you to maintain some level of interaction while protecting your privacy.