How to make WhatsApp show gray checkmarks to the recipient?

How to make WhatsApp show gray checkmarks to the recipient - briefly?

To make WhatsApp show gray checkmarks to the recipient, you need to disable the "Read Receipts" feature in your settings. This prevents the sender from knowing when you've read their message, keeping your activity private.

How to make WhatsApp show gray checkmarks to the recipient - in detail?

To make WhatsApp show gray checkmarks to the recipient, you need to understand how the checkmark system works. WhatsApp uses three types of checkmarks to indicate message delivery and read status:

1. Gray Checkmark (☑): This indicates that your message has been sent but not yet delivered to the recipient's device.
2. Double Gray Checkmark (☑☑): This means your message has been delivered to the recipient's device. However, it does not guarantee that the recipient has read the message.
3. Double Blue Checkmark (✓✓): These checkmarks indicate that the recipient has opened the chat containing your message and seen it.

To ensure that only gray checkmarks are shown to the recipient, you need to prevent WhatsApp from registering your message as delivered or read. Here are some methods to achieve this:

Method 1: Turn Off Read Receipts

WhatsApp allows users to disable read receipts. When you turn off read receipts, you won't see the blue checkmarks for messages that you send to other people, and others won’t see blue checkmarks from you either. However, this only affects your own view of the message status, not what others see.

1. Open WhatsApp on your device.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select Account.
4. Choose Privacy.
5. Turn off Read Receipts.

Method 2: Use Airplane Mode

If you want the recipient to see only gray checkmarks, you can use Airplane Mode to prevent WhatsApp from registering your message as delivered or read. Here’s how:

1. Send your message through WhatsApp.
2. Immediately after sending, turn on Airplane Mode. This will disconnect your device from the internet and prevent WhatsApp from marking the message as delivered.
3. Wait for a few minutes to ensure that the recipient does not receive the message while you are offline.
4. Turn off Airplane Mode and check if the message status is still gray. If it shows double gray checkmarks, turn Airplane Mode back on immediately.

Method 3: Block the Recipient (Temporary)

Blocking the recipient will prevent your messages from being delivered to them. However, this method is more drastic and should be used with caution.

1. Open WhatsApp on your device.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select Account.
4. Choose Privacy.
5. Tap Blocked Contacts and add the recipient to the blocked list.
6. After blocking, send your message. The recipient will not receive it until you unblock them.
7. Unblock the recipient after some time if you wish to resume communication.

Method 4: Use a Different Device or Number

If you want to ensure that the recipient sees only gray checkmarks and you do not want to block them, consider using a different device or phone number to send the message. This way, your primary account remains unaffected.

1. Install WhatsApp on another device or use another phone number.
2. Send the message from this secondary account.
3. The recipient will see gray checkmarks unless they open the chat and see the message, in which case blue checkmarks may appear.

By following these methods, you can control the message status that the recipient sees on WhatsApp, ensuring that only gray checkmarks are displayed.