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Elle Redman

How to hide your online status on WhatsApp for more privacy

WhatsApp logo on iPhone

You might be wondering how to hide your online status on WhatsApp if you’re looking to bump up your privacy settings on the app (and perhaps keep any nosy contacts at bay).

WhatsApp online status enables users to see the last time their contacts were active on the app and whether they are currently using it. If you’re a regular user of the platform, you’ve likely already spotted the login status next to the names of some of your contacts.

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