How to make WhatsApp invisible to other users?

How to make WhatsApp invisible to other users - briefly?

To make your WhatsApp profile invisible to others, you can adjust your privacy settings. Go to Settings > Account > Privacy and select the option that best suits your needs, such as "Nobody" for profile photo visibility or "My contacts" for status visibility.

How to make WhatsApp invisible to other users - in detail?

To make WhatsApp invisible to other users, you can employ several methods that enhance your privacy. Here are the detailed steps:

Hide Last Seen Status

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
  2. Navigate to Settings: On Android, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Settings." On iPhone, go to the "Settings" tab at the bottom.
  3. Account Privacy: Select "Account," then "Privacy."
  4. Last Seen & Online: Tap on "Last seen & online." Here you can choose who sees your last seen status and when you're online. Options include "Everyone," "My Contacts," or "Nobody."

Disable Read Receipts

  1. Open WhatsApp.
  2. Settings: Tap on the three dots (Android) or go to the "Settings" tab (iPhone).
  3. Account Privacy: Select "Account," then "Privacy."
  4. Read Receipts: Turn off the toggle for "Read receipts." This prevents others from knowing when you've read their messages.

Hide Profile Picture

  1. Open WhatsApp.
  2. Settings: Access the settings menu.
  3. Account Privacy: Go to "Account," then "Privacy."
  4. Profile Photo: Tap on "Profile photo" and select who can see your profile picture. Options include "Everyone," "My Contacts," or "Nobody."

Hide Status Updates

  1. Open WhatsApp.
  2. Settings: Go to the settings menu.
  3. Account Privacy: Select "Account," then "Privacy."
  4. Status Privacy: Tap on "Status privacy" and choose who can see your status updates. Options include "My Contacts," "My Contacts Except..." or "Only Share With..."

Turn Off Notification Previews

  1. Open WhatsApp.
  2. Settings: Access the settings menu.
  3. Notifications: Select "Notifications."
  4. Disable Preview: Turn off the toggle for "Show preview." This hides message previews from appearing on your lock screen or notification shade.

Use Incognito Mode (if available)

  1. Open WhatsApp.
  2. Settings: Go to the settings menu.
  3. Incognito Mode: If available, activate the incognito mode. This feature hides your online status and last seen from specific contacts or everyone.

By following these steps, you can significantly enhance your privacy on WhatsApp, making yourself less visible to other users.