How to hide the story in WhatsApp - briefly?
To hide a specific contact's story on WhatsApp, open their profile, tap the three dots in the top right corner, and select "Mute Story." This will prevent their stories from appearing in your Stories feed.
How to hide the story in WhatsApp - in detail?
Hiding a story on WhatsApp can be accomplished through various methods, depending on whether you want to hide your own story or someone else's. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Hiding Your Own Story
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access Status Settings: Tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) located in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open a dropdown menu. From here, select "Status privacy."
- Choose Privacy Options: You'll be presented with several options to control who can view your story:
- My contacts: Only your saved contacts will see your story.
- My contacts except...: All your contacts except the ones you specify will see your story.
- Only share with...: Only the contacts you select will be able to view your story.
- Nobody: This option hides your story from everyone, effectively making it private.
- Select "Nobody": To hide your story from all viewers, select the "Nobody" option. Your story will now be visible only to you and no one else can see it.
Hiding Someone Else's Story
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Status: Swipe left from the main screen to access the "Status" tab, where all active stories are listed.
- Select the Story: Tap and hold on the story you wish to hide. This action will bring up a menu with several options.
- Mute or Ignore: You have two main options here:
- Mute: Selecting "Mute" will prevent that user's story from appearing in your Status feed, but it won't affect other interactions you have with them on WhatsApp.
- Ignore: This option is not directly available for individual stories but can be used to mute the entire conversation. Go to the chat with the contact, tap on their name at the top, and select "Mute." You can choose how long you want to mute the conversation (from 8 hours up to 1 year).
Additional Tips
- Privacy Settings: Regularly review your privacy settings to ensure that only the people you trust have access to your stories.
- Block Contacts: If hiding someone's story isn’t sufficient, you can block them entirely by going to their profile, tapping on the three dots (⋮), and selecting "Block."
- Report Stories: If a story contains inappropriate content, use the reporting feature to notify WhatsApp. This helps maintain a safe environment for all users.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage the visibility of your own stories and control which stories from others appear in your feed.