What does it mean if there is one checkmark next to my WhatsApp message - briefly?
If you see a single checkmark next to your WhatsApp message, it indicates that the message has been successfully sent from your device but not yet delivered to the recipient's phone.
What does it mean if there is one checkmark next to my WhatsApp message - in detail?
When you send a message on WhatsApp, the presence of checkmarks provides information about the delivery status of your communication. If there is only one checkmark next to your message, it indicates that the message has successfully left your device and is on its way to the recipient's phone. However, it does not confirm whether the recipient has received or read the message yet.
In more detail, here are the stages of message delivery status on WhatsApp:
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Single Checkmark (✓): This signifies that your message has been sent from your device to WhatsApp's servers. It does not guarantee that the recipient has received it, but it confirms that the message is in transit.
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Double Checkmarks (✓✓): Once both checkmarks appear next to your message, it means that your message has been successfully delivered to the recipient's device. However, this status does not indicate whether the recipient has actually read or seen the message.
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Blue Checkmarks (✓✓ with blue color): When two blue checkmarks appear next to your message, it confirms that the recipient has opened the chat and viewed your message. This status is only visible to you if you have read receipts turned on in your WhatsApp settings.
Therefore, a single checkmark next to your WhatsApp message is an intermediate step indicating that your message has left your device but has not yet been delivered or read by the recipient. It serves as a visual cue to let you know that transmission is underway, ensuring that your communication is on its way to reaching the intended recipient.