WhatsApp comes with a feature that shows users who has seen their status. Although this feature provides transparency among users, in some cases it can become a problem for people looking for privacy. When you want to view someone else’s status, your name will automatically appear in the status viewing list. However, it is possible to make this information invisible with a few simple methods. With these methods, which both Android and iOS users can easily apply, you can monitor the situations without anyone noticing. Here are ways to secretly monitor WhatsApp statuses using four different methods.
Disable the read receipt feature
The Read Receipts feature can be disabled not only for messages but also for status viewing operations. Even if you see someone’s status when this feature is turned off, your name will not appear in that person’s status viewers list. Additionally, you cannot see who has seen your status.
To disable this feature, you can follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and enter the Settings menu.
- Select the “Privacy” tab.
- Find the “Read receipts” option and turn it off.
Note, however, that disabling read receipts will apply to all messaging. Therefore, the read receipt of your messages will not be transmitted to the other party.
Turn on airplane mode or turn off Internet connection
Another practical method that can be used to monitor situations secretly is to put your device in offline mode. Monitoring situations offline offers a particularly quick and easy solution. When you see that the person has uploaded a new status, you can view the statuses by enabling airplane mode or turning off Wi-Fi and mobile data connection.
This action prevents the app from saving status display data. After monitoring the status, close the application completely and reopen your connection. This method can also be applied for WhatsApp Web users:
- Open WhatsApp Web in a browser.
- Go to the Status tab and select the status you want to see.
- Turn off the internet connection in the browser and monitor the situation.
- You can prevent data from being saved by closing the browser.
This method is a simple option where you can manually check your network connection.
File Manager method for Android users
Android device users can use the file manager app on their devices to secretly view WhatsApp statuses. WhatsApp statuses are stored in a hidden folder called “Statuses” on the internal storage of the phone. By accessing this folder, you can monitor the statuses without viewing them through the application.
You can use the file manager by following these steps:
- Open your phone’s File Manager app.
- Go to the “Internal Storage” option and access the folder of the WhatsApp application.
- Find the “Media” folder from here.
- You can access the statuses by opening the hidden folder called “Statuses”.
If you cannot see this folder, you may need to enable the “Show Hidden Files” option in the file manager settings. However, this method is only valid for cases that were uploaded within 24 hours.
Be careful before using third-party apps
Although third-party applications promise services beyond the basic features offered by WhatsApp, it should be noted that such applications may carry security risks. For example, apps like GBWhatsApp or Status Saver may offer the ability to view statuses secretly. However, you should be aware that these apps may compromise your data security and violate WhatsApp’s terms of service.
Using such applications may result in your account being suspended or completely closed. For users who want to take precautions against data breaches, the best approach would be to avoid using third-party applications.
Which method should you choose?
The safest method for users who want to view statuses secretly is to do this by using WhatsApp’s own settings or by putting your device in offline mode. The file manager method may not be suitable for every user as it is limited to Android devices only. Third-party applications pose serious security risks and are therefore not recommended for use.
Users can easily monitor statuses by taking advantage of the features offered by their devices, without compromising their privacy and account security. With these simple methods, you can continue your WhatsApp experience safely.