This wikiHow teaches you how to change WhatsApp settings so that your online status is unknown.
Step
Method 1 of 2: iPhone or iPad
Step 1. Tap the green icon with white phone in the chat bubble to open WhatsApp
Step 2. Tap the gear-shaped Settings icon in the lower-right corner of the screen
Step 3. Tap the Account option next to the blue box with a white lock icon
Step 4. Tap on Privacy near the top of the menu
Step 5. Tap Status at the beginning of the menu
Step 6. Tap Only Share With…
- Do not select any contacts.
- Your status will appear blank.
Step 7. Tap Done in the top right corner of the screen
The phrase "0 contacts selected" will appear under "Only Share With…."
Step 8. Tap Privacy on the top left corner of the screen
Step 9. Tap Last Seen to set who can see your WhatsApp online status
Step 10. Tap Nobody to get rid of your last online time display
Method 2 of 2: Android
Step 1. Tap the green icon with white phone in the chat bubble to open WhatsApp
Step 2. Tap in the top right corner of the screen
Step 3. Tap Settings at the bottom of the drop-down menu
Step 4. Tap Account next to the lock icon
Step 5. Tap Privacy at the top of the menu
Step 6. Tap Status under "Who can see my personal info" section
Step 7. Tap Only Share With…
- Do not select any contacts.
- Your status will appear blank.
Step 8. Tap the white checkbox
This box is in a green circle, in the lower right corner of the screen.
The phrase "0 contacts selected" will appear under "Status"
