WhatsApp Users Will Likely Get an Opportunity to Hide Their Online Status

Liam Alexander 08 Sep 2021

WhatsApp has been around for a while now, but the online status feature hasn’t changed much since the appearance of this application. Now, it seems that the company decided it’s time to make this function more extensive and allow users to hide their current status in the app from specific users.

A constant source of news regarding different apps, WABetaInfo, noticed that such privacy tools are currently in development. An opportunity to control what information can be viewed by others certainly adds to the level of security. Hiding the data, such as your online status from those who cannot be trusted is definitely a good idea.

At the moment, the app lacks customization options, because the information, such as ‘Profile Picture,’ ‘About,’ and ‘Last Seen’ can be viewed by all contacts, no one, or everyone. If the update is implemented, you will be able to decide whether a certain person will see your status. As a result, there will be no need to turn off this feature fully. Also, the app will provide more control over the information displayed in your bio and your profile photos.

This feature has first been noticed on iOS devices, but it surely will be available on Android smartphones once it’s fully developed.

When it comes to other additions, the company has previously mentioned that they are currently focused on creating messages that will disappear upon viewing. You will be able to read them once and if you open the chat again, the message won’t be there.

What do you think about the status changes coming to WhatsApp? What other features does this app need? Please, share your thoughts on this application in the comments below.