How to find out if WhatsApp is online or not - briefly?
To determine if a contact is online on WhatsApp, check the status next to their name:
- A green dot indicates they are currently active.
- A grey dot means they were recently active but may not be online now.
How to find out if WhatsApp is online or not - in detail?
To determine whether someone is online on WhatsApp, you can use several methods. Here's a detailed guide:
-
Checking the Last Seen Status: WhatsApp provides a "Last Seen" status that indicates when a contact was last active. To view this:
-
Read Receipts: When a message is delivered, WhatsApp shows two blue ticks if the recipient has read it. This indicates that they were recently online:
- Send a message to the contact.
- Check for blue ticks next to your message. If you see them, the person was active enough to read your message.
-
Status Updates: Contacts who are frequently online often update their status more frequently. You can check this by:
- Tapping on the "Status" tab at the top of the WhatsApp screen.
- Looking for recent updates from the contact. Frequent updates suggest they are active.
-
Using Third-Party Applications: There are third-party applications that claim to show the online status of contacts. However, these apps may not be reliable or secure:
- Be cautious when using third-party apps as they can compromise your privacy and security.
-
Profile Picture Updates: Contacts who frequently update their profile pictures are likely active users:
- Check the contact's profile picture for recent updates.
-
Group Chats: In group chats, you can see when members were last active if they have set their privacy settings to allow it:
- Go to a group chat where the contact is a member.
- Look for the "Last Seen" timestamp next to their name.