How to view other people’s status without being noticed on WhatsApp

If for some reason you no longer wish to get noticed when you view other people’s WhatsApp status, this article provides a guide on the several options available to the various operating systems running the messaging application. This guide covers Android, iPhone (iOS) and HarmonyOS devices.

Android and HarmonyOS Devices

1. Disable Read Receipts
   • Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
   • Navigate to Privacy and turnoff the “Read Receipts” option.
     This will prevent your name from appearing in the viewer list statuses. However, you won’t see who viewed your own status either.
2. View Status Offline
   • Ensure the status is preloaded (visible in the status tab while online).
   • Turn on Airplane Mode or disable Wi-Fi and mobile data.
   • Open WhatsApp and view the status offline.
   • Close WhatsApp completly before reconnecting to the internet to avoid being listed as a Viewer.
3. Use File Manager
   • Open a File Manager on your device.
   • Navigate to Internal Storage > WhatsApp > Media > .Statuses) enable “Show Hidden Files” if necessary).
   • View the images or videos from the folder without WhatsApp.
4. Force Close WhatsApp
   • After viewing a status offline, go to your phone’s Settings and Force Stop WhatsApp.
     This prevents your view from being registered when you reconnect to the internet.

iPhone (iOS) Devices

To view WhatsApp statuses anonymously on an iPhone, you can use the following methods:

1. Disable Read Receipts
   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Go to the Settings tab.
   • Tap on Privacy.
   • Toggle off the Read Receipts feature.
     By disabling Read Receipts, you won’t be able to see who has viewed your statuses of messages, but others won’t be able to see when you view theirs either.
2. Use Airplane Mode
   • Ensure the person’s status is cached on your device (this happens when you’ve previously connected to the internet and status was downloaded).
   • Enable Airplane Mode on your iPhone.
   • Open WhatsApp and view the status.
   • Remember that once your reconnect to the internet, your view will be registered.
     This method involves viewing the status while your device is offline.
3. Half Swipe Method (Limited Use)
   • Open the status adjacent to the one you want to view.
   • Swipe left or right slightly to view the desired status without releasing your finger.
   • Swipe back to the previous status to avoid marking it as seen.

These method allow you to discretely view statuses while respecting others privacy settings. These methods should be used responsibly and with respect for other’s privacy. WhatsApp may update its features, potentially affecting these methods effectiveness.