How to hide my status in WhatsApp?

How to hide my status in WhatsApp - briefly?

To hide your status in WhatsApp, you can adjust the privacy settings for "Last Seen," "Profile Photo," and "About" to "Nobody." This will ensure that only you can see these details.

How to hide my status in WhatsApp - in detail?

To maintain privacy on WhatsApp, many users seek to hide their online status from others. While WhatsApp does not provide a direct option to completely hide your online status, there are several strategies you can employ to enhance your privacy.

Last Seen Privacy:
- Open WhatsApp and go to 'Settings'.
- Navigate to 'Account' > 'Privacy'.
- Under the 'Last Seen & Online' section, select who can see your last seen and online status. You can choose from:
  - Everyone (default setting)
  - My Contacts
  - Nobody
- If you select 'Nobody', others will not be able to see when you were last online or if you are currently online. However, keep in mind that this setting also means you won't be able to see the last seen status of other users.
Read Receipts:
- In the same 'Privacy' settings, look for the 'Read Receipts' option.
- Disabling read receipts prevents others from knowing when you have read their messages. This does not hide your online status but adds an extra layer of privacy.
Turn Off Read Receipts for Specific Chats:
- For individual chats, you can turn off read receipts:
  - Open the chat.
  - Tap on the contact's name at the top.
  - Select 'Read Receipts'.
  - Turn it off. This setting is specific to that particular chat.
Use Airplane Mode:
- If you want to temporarily hide your online status, enabling airplane mode can be a quick solution:
  - Turn on airplane mode on your device.
  - Open WhatsApp and read or send messages as needed.
  - Once done, turn off airplane mode. Your online status will not be shown during the time airplane mode was enabled.
Third-Party Apps:
- There are third-party apps available that claim to hide your online status, but their effectiveness and safety vary. Be cautious when using such apps as they might compromise your privacy or violate WhatsApp’s terms of service.

By implementing these strategies, you can significantly enhance your privacy on WhatsApp and control who sees your online status.