What do two gray check marks in WhatsApp mean?

What do two gray check marks in WhatsApp mean - briefly?

The two gray check marks in WhatsApp indicate that your message has been sent but not yet delivered to the recipient's phone.

What do two gray check marks in WhatsApp mean - in detail?

Two gray check marks in WhatsApp indicate that a message has been sent but not yet delivered to the recipient's device. Here is a detailed breakdown of what these markers signify:

When you send a message on WhatsApp, it first appears as a single gray check mark next to your text. This indicates that the message has left your phone and is currently in transit to the recipient's device. At this stage, WhatsApp has not yet confirmed delivery, meaning the recipient may not have received or seen the message.

Once the message reaches the recipient's device but remains unread, two gray check marks appear next to it. This status signifies that the message has been delivered to the recipient's phone but has not been opened or read by them. It is important to note that while delivery indicates the message has reached the recipient's device, it does not guarantee that they have actually seen it.

If the message is eventually read by the recipient, the two gray check marks will turn blue, indicating successful delivery and reading of the message. Until then, the presence of two gray check marks serves as a useful indicator for senders to understand the status of their communications within WhatsApp.