Want more privacy on WhatsApp? You can hide your Last Seen, online status, read receipts and profile photo. Here is how in 2026.
Hide Last Seen & Online
- Open WhatsApp then Settings.
- Go to Privacy then Last Seen and Online.
- Set Last Seen to Nobody or My Contacts.
- Set Online to Same as Last Seen.
Tip: If you hide your Last Seen, you also will not see other people. It works both ways.
Turn Off Blue Ticks
- Go to Settings then Privacy.
- Toggle off Read Receipts.
Note: read receipts always stay on for group chats and voice messages.
FAQ
Can someone tell I hid my Last Seen?
Not directly, but observant contacts may notice it disappeared.
Does hiding Online affect calls?
No, people can still call you.
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