How to remove the "last seen" information in WhatsApp on Android?

How to remove the last seen information in WhatsApp on Android - briefly?

To remove the "last seen" information in WhatsApp on Android, follow these steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
  2. Select Account > Privacy > Last Seen & tap "Nobody".

How to remove the last seen information in WhatsApp on Android - in detail?

To remove or hide the "Last Seen" information in WhatsApp on an Android device, you can follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
  2. Go to Settings: Tap on the three vertical dots located at the top-right corner of the screen to access the menu. From there, select "Settings".
  3. Access Account Privacy: In the settings menu, look for and tap on "Account" to proceed to account-related options.
  4. Select Privacy: Within the "Account" section, you will find an option labeled "Privacy". Tap on it to manage your privacy settings.
  5. Choose Last Seen: Once in the "Privacy" settings, scroll down and select "Last Seen". This is where you can control who sees your last seen status.
  6. Customize Visibility: You will be presented with three options:

    • Everyone: Your last seen status will be visible to all WhatsApp users.
    • My Contacts: Only the contacts in your phone's address book will see your last seen status.
    • Nobody: Nobody, including your contacts and you yourself, will see your last seen status.
  7. Select "Nobody": To completely remove or hide the "Last Seen" information from others, select "Nobody". This ensures that no one can view when you were last active on WhatsApp.
  8. Confirm Changes: After making your selection, tap on the checkmark or "OK" button to save and apply the changes.

By following these steps, you effectively remove the visibility of your "Last Seen" information in WhatsApp on your Android device. This setting enhances your privacy by ensuring that others cannot see when you were last active on the platform.