Tips to Stay Hidden on WhatsApp

If you value your privacy and don’t want others to know when you’re online or typing, here are six ways to keep that information to yourself.

Reply from the Notification Panel

One of the easiest ways to avoid showing your online status is to reply directly from the notification panel on your smartphone. When a message comes in, you’ll see a “Reply” option in the notification. Tap it, type your response, and send it without ever opening WhatsApp.

Use Airplane Mode

Another simple trick is using Airplane Mode. Here’s how you do it:

• When you receive a WhatsApp message, turn on Airplane Mode.
• Open WhatsApp and type your reply.
• Send the message while still in Airplane Mode. It won’t actually send because you’re offline.
• Turn off Airplane Mode. Your message will be sent without showing you were online.

Don’t Save Their Number

If you don’t save the number of the person you’re chatting with, they won’t see your online status. WhatsApp’s new privacy policy means that if you haven’t saved each other’s numbers, the online status and last seen won’t be visible.

Turn Off Read Receipts

By turning off read receipts (the blue ticks), people won’t know if you’ve read their messages. This also works for status updates but not for group chats. Here’s how to do it:

• Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
• Tap on Account, then Privacy.
• Turn off “Read Receipts.”

Disable Last Seen

To hide the last time you were active on WhatsApp:

• Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
• Tap on Account, then Privacy.
• Tap on “Last Seen” and set it to “Nobody.”

Use WhatsApp MOD

Using modified versions of WhatsApp (MODs) can give you more control over your privacy. However, these are unofficial and not recommended as they may pose security risks. If you’re curious, you can find these mods online, but proceed with caution.

Conclusion

There you have it—six ways to keep your WhatsApp activity private. Try these tips out and enjoy more privacy while using the app. Happy chatting!