How to hide status in WhatsApp stories - briefly?
To hide your status from specific contacts in WhatsApp stories, go to the "Status" tab, click on the three dots next to "My Status," select "Status Privacy," and choose who you want to exclude from seeing your updates.
How to hide status in WhatsApp stories - in detail?
To maintain privacy while using WhatsApp stories, you can follow these detailed steps to hide your status from specific contacts or make it visible only to certain people.
Hiding Your Status from Specific Contacts
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
- Access Status Privacy Settings: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner of the screen to open the menu. Select "Settings" and then navigate to "Account".
- Privacy Settings: Under the "Account" section, select "Privacy". Here you will find an option labeled "Status Privacy".
- Choose Who Can See Your Status: Tap on "Status Privacy". You will see three options:
- My contacts: Everyone in your contact list can view your status.
- My contacts except...: You can select specific contacts to hide your status from.
- Only share with...: Choose this option if you want only certain contacts to see your status. Select the contacts you wish to include by tapping on their names.
- Save Changes: After making your selections, tap on the checkmark or "OK" button to save your changes.
Creating a Custom Status List
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
- Access Status Privacy Settings: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner of the screen to open the menu. Select "Settings" and then navigate to "Account".
- Privacy Settings: Under the "Account" section, select "Privacy". Here you will find an option labeled "Status Privacy".
- Create a Custom List: Tap on "Status Privacy" and then choose "Only share with...". You can now create a custom list of contacts who can view your status by tapping on their names.
- Save Changes: After making your selections, tap on the checkmark or "OK" button to save your changes.
Important Considerations
- Reciprocity: If you block someone from seeing your status, they will also be unable to see your last seen, online status, and read receipts.
- Profile Picture Visibility: Similarly, if you restrict your status visibility, the person may not be able to see your profile picture either.
- Group Chats: Status privacy settings do not apply to group chats. Everyone in a group can see each other's status updates.
By following these steps, you can effectively control who sees your WhatsApp stories, enhancing your privacy and ensuring that only the people you trust have access to your shared moments.