How to make WhatsApp not show blue ticks - briefly?
To prevent WhatsApp from displaying blue ticks, you need to disable the "Read Receipts" feature. This can be done by going into your WhatsApp settings and toggling off this option.
How to make WhatsApp not show blue ticks - in detail?
To disable the read receipts (blue ticks) in WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Access Settings: For Android users, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner to access the menu, then select "Settings". For iOS users, go to the "Settings" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Navigate to Account Settings: In the settings menu, find and tap on "Account".
- Select Privacy: Within the account settings, look for and tap on "Privacy".
- Disable Read Receipts: Under the privacy section, you will see an option labeled "Read receipts". Toggle this setting off to disable the blue ticks. This means that when you read a message, the sender will not see the blue ticks indicating that their message has been read.
- Confirm Changes: WhatsApp may prompt you to confirm the change. Simply tap "OK" or "Turn Off" to proceed.
Remember that disabling read receipts is a two-way street. When you turn off this feature for yourself, you also won't be able to see read receipts from other users. This means you will not know when your messages have been read by others unless they reply or send a new message.
Additionally, it’s important to note that even with read receipts turned off, there are still ways for senders to know if their messages have been read. For example, if you have "Last Seen" enabled, the sender can see when you were last active on WhatsApp, which might give them a clue about whether you’ve seen their message.
By following these steps, you can maintain your privacy and control over when others know that you have read their messages in WhatsApp.