How to not see a person's status in WhatsApp?

How to not see a person's status in WhatsApp - briefly?

To prevent seeing someone's status on WhatsApp, you can either mute the contact or block them. Muting will hide their status updates from your view, while blocking will remove them entirely from your contacts list.

How to not see a person's status in WhatsApp - in detail?

To prevent seeing someone's status on WhatsApp, you can employ several methods that control your visibility and interaction with their updates. Here’s an in-depth guide:

1. Mute the Contact: Muting a contact is one of the most effective ways to avoid seeing their status updates. When you mute someone, their status will no longer appear on your Status screen. To do this:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab.
   • Locate the contact whose status you want to hide.
   • Tap and hold the contact’s name until a menu appears.
   • Select "Mute" from the options. You can choose how long you want to mute them (either 8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year).

2. Block the Contact: If muting is not an option and you wish to completely avoid any interaction with their status, you can block the contact. Blocking will hide all of their updates from your view:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab.
   • Locate the contact whose status you want to hide.
   • Tap and hold the contact’s name until a menu appears.
   • Select "More" and then tap on "Block".
   • Confirm your choice when prompted.

3. Disable Status Notifications: While this doesn’t prevent you from seeing status updates altogether, it can reduce the likelihood of you accidentally viewing them. To disable notifications:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the Settings tab (usually found at the bottom right corner).
   • Tap on "Notifications".
   • Turn off the toggle for "Status updates" under "Group notifications".
4. Use a Different Account: If you have multiple devices or accounts, you can choose to view WhatsApp from an account that is not associated with the person whose status you want to avoid. This method requires having access to another phone number or device.

5. Avoid Viewing Status Updates Altogether: Another approach is to simply avoid checking the Status tab frequently. While this may not be a foolproof method, it can help in reducing the chances of accidentally seeing someone’s status:

   • Limit your usage of the Status feature by focusing on messages and calls.
   • Only check the Status tab when necessary or when you are sure that there won't be updates from the person you wish to avoid.

By employing one or a combination of these methods, you can effectively manage your visibility and interaction with WhatsApp status updates, ensuring that you see only what you want to see.