5 Ways to See WhatsApp Status Without Being Seen

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Method 1: Turning off Read Receipts

Read receipts help you know who has seen your message, status, story, etc., on WhatsApp. So, if you turn offread receipts on WhatsApp, your identity will be hidden from the other person. This will allow you to view their status without the other user’s view counter going up. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:OpenWhatsAppand tap on thethree-dot iconat the top-right corner. Then, tap onSettings.

Note:iPhone users can directly tap onSettingsat the bottom-right corner.

Step 2:Here, tap onPrivacy. Turn off the toggle forRead receipts.

You can now secretly see someone’s WhatsApp status. However, this will also prevent you from seeing who has seen your WhatsApp status.

Also Read:How to fix WhatsApp status not loading

Method 2: Enabling Airplane Mode

Enabling Airplane Modeeffectively turns off all radio communication for your device, including Wi-Fi. So, when you view the status on WhatsApp, it will not be recorded in the app. This method is tricky, as the selected status might not load properly the first time. Here’s how to do it.

Note:You must not turn on Wi-Fi until the status has expired. Otherwise, WhatsApp might send a delayed notification for viewing the status.

Step 1:OpenWhatsAppand wait for the status to load in theUpdatestab.

Step 2:Then, pull down from the top of the screen on Android to openQuick Settings.

iPhone users can pull down from the top-left corner to openControl Center.

Step 3:Depending on your device, tap on theairplane iconto enable Airplane Mode.

Now, go to WhatsApp and tap on the relevant status. You should be able to view it without increasing the status view count.

Method 3: Through Android’s File Folder

Most Android devices have separate WhatsApp folders containing information regarding chats, voice messages, videos, GIFS, etc., previously received or sent on WhatsApp. So, it comes as no surprise that one can also use it to view WhatsApp statuses. Follow the below steps to access the folder on Android.

Note:This folder might be unavailable on all Android devices.

Step 1:Open your device’sfile manager. Here, open all devicefolders.

Step 2:Tap onWhatsApp. Then, tap onMedia.

Step 3:If there is no status folder, tap on thethree-dot iconat the top-right corner.

Step 4:Then, tap onShow hidden files. Once visible, tap on the.Statusesfolder to view stored statuses.

Method 4: Using Chrome in Incognito Mode

Going incognito not only helps hide your activity on your device but also online to a certain extent. So, you can launch Chrome in incognito and use WhatsApp web to check out the relevant status without being visible to the other users. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenChromeand use the Ctrl + Shift + N keys to open theIncognito window.

Step 2:OpenWhatsApp Weband log into your WhatsApp account. Click on theStatus option.

Step 3:Wait for the status to load. Once it has, enableAirplane Modeon your desktop device.

Now, go back to the WhatsApp web window and click on the relevant status to view it without notifying others. Close the window before you turn off Airplane Mode.

Also Read:How to create incognito mode shortcut on Windows desktop

Method 5: Wait for the Status to Expire

You can also view WhatsApp status without anyone knowing if you time it properly, as WhatsApp status expires after 24 hours. Monitor the status tab once it is posted. Then, view the status right before it expires. The other user might not have time to check the views, keeping you anonymous.

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Last updated on 27 June, 2024

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