How to remove delivery reports in WhatsApp?

How to remove delivery reports in WhatsApp - briefly?

To disable delivery reports in WhatsApp:

  1. Open the app and go to Settings.
  2. Navigate to Account > Privacy > Read Receipts, and toggle it off.

How to remove delivery reports in WhatsApp - in detail?

To remove delivery reports in WhatsApp, you need to adjust your privacy settings and ensure that certain features are disabled. Here’s a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

  1. Understanding Delivery Reports: WhatsApp provides read receipts (blue ticks) and delivery receipts (gray ticks) for messages, indicating whether your message has been delivered or read by the recipient. While you cannot entirely disable these features for all messages, you can adjust settings to limit their visibility.

  2. Disabling Read Receipts: The first step is to disable read receipts. This will prevent others from seeing if you have read their messages. To do this:

    • Open WhatsApp and go to the Settings menu.
    • Tap on Account, then Privacy.
    • Turn off the toggle for Read Receipts.

  3. Controlling Group Privacy: If you are part of group chats where delivery reports can be bothersome, consider adjusting your group privacy settings:

    • Go to Settings > Account > Privacy.
    • Tap on Groups and select one of the following options based on your preference:
      • Everyone (anyone can add you to groups)
      • My Contacts (only your contacts can add you to groups)
      • Nobody (no one can add you to groups without an invitation)
    • For additional control, enable the setting "Who Can See My Last Seen" and choose either Nobody or My Contacts.
  4. Using WhatsApp Web: If you frequently use WhatsApp Web, note that read receipts are automatically enabled when using this service. To maintain privacy, avoid using WhatsApp Web if you do not want others to see your read receipts.

  5. Updating Your Status: Be mindful of your status updates and profile picture changes. These can also send delivery reports to your contacts. If you prefer not to share this information with everyone, consider adjusting the privacy settings for your status:

  6. Blocking Contacts: In cases where you need to completely prevent delivery reports from being sent, consider blocking the contact temporarily. Note that this will also block all communication with that contact:

    • Go to the specific chat.
    • Tap on the contact’s name at the top of the screen.
    • Select Block Contact and confirm your decision.

By following these steps, you can effectively limit the visibility of delivery reports in WhatsApp, enhancing your privacy and control over how others interact with your messages.