How to make it invisible in WhatsApp that you have read a message?

How to make it invisible in WhatsApp that you have read a message - briefly?

To make it appear as if you haven't read a message on WhatsApp, simply turn off the "Read Receipts" feature in your settings. This will hide your blue ticks, indicating that you have seen the message.

How to make it invisible in WhatsApp that you have read a message - in detail?

To make it invisible in WhatsApp that you have read a message, users can employ several strategies depending on their device and the version of the app they are using. Here's a detailed guide to achieve this:

For iPhone Users (iOS):

1. Disable Read Receipts:

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Go to "Settings" > "Account".
   • Tap on "Privacy".
   • Turn off the toggle for "Read Receipts".

2. Avoid Using WhatsApp Web or Desktop App:

   • The web and desktop versions of WhatsApp do not support the disabling of read receipts, so avoid using them if you want to keep your message reading invisible.

For Android Users:

1. Disable Read Receipts:
   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Tap on the three dots (menu) in the top right corner.
   • Go to "Settings" > "Account".
   • Tap on "Privacy".
   • Turn off the toggle for "Read Receipts".

Additional Tips:

1. Airplane Mode Trick:

   • Before reading a message, turn on Airplane Mode.
   • Read the message while offline.
   • Close WhatsApp completely (remove it from the recent apps).
   • Turn off Airplane Mode and wait for the message to load again.
   • This way, the sender won't see that you have read their message.

2. Turn Off Notifications:

   • Disabling notifications can help in avoiding unintentional reads.
   • Go to your device’s settings.
   • Find WhatsApp in the app list and turn off notifications.

Limitations:

1. Blue Ticks Visibility:

   • Even if you disable read receipts, blue ticks (which indicate that a message has been read) will still be visible to you.
   • However, they won't be shown to the sender.

2. Group Chats:

   • In group chats, the "Read by" feature shows who has read the message even if individual read receipts are disabled.

By following these steps, users can effectively manage their privacy and ensure that their message reading activity remains invisible to others on WhatsApp.