How to Hide WhatsApp Status Updates From Specific Contacts

Last updated on February 5th, 2023 at 11:59 am

Have you ever noticed that WhatsApp has the ability to show your status updates to only certain people?

You can set it up so that your status updates are shown to only one or two contacts, but this is a tedious process.

In this article, I’ll walk you through how to hide your WhatsApp status updates from specific contacts.

This will help you stay in control of your privacy and your messaging history.

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Why Hide WhatsApp Status

You might be wondering what the point of hiding your WhatsApp status updates from someone is.

It’s really a simple way to keep your personal life private. You don’t want to have to constantly worry about showing something to a specific contact.

This is something that is very common in the workplace, so it’s important that you know how to do it.

How to Hide WhatsApp Status Updates From Specific Contacts

With WhatsApp, you can share status events and lifestyles with your current contact as a Status update.

WhatsApp status has a 24-hour lifetime, and it gets deleted automatically afterwards.

It defaults to showing everyone on your contact list. However, you can change these privacy settings if you wish.

Below is how to hide WhatsApp status without blocking, depending on the device that you’re using.

How to Hide WhatsApp Status Updates From Someone On iPhone

If you’re an iPhone user, you can hide your WhatsApp status by following the steps below:

Launch WhatsApp on your iPhone.

Click on the Settings tab (the gear icon) in the menu section.
Then click on the Account option from the Settings page.
Next, navigate to the Privacy tab, then Status.

Proceed to click on My Contacts Except the list of options.
Choose the contact that you desire to hide your WhatsApp status from.
Finally, click on Done.

That’s it. The contact will no longer see an update on your WhatsApp status.

How to Hide WhatsApp Status Updates From Certain Contacts on Android

If you’re an Android user, below is how to hide WhatsApp status from friends.

Launch WhatsApp on your Android phone.
Next, click on the three dots menu icon in the upper right section of your screen.
Click on Settings from the drop-down menu.

Next, click on the Account options.
Navigate to the Privacy page and click on Status.
Next up, click on the My Contacts Except the list of options.

Choose the contact that you desire to hide your WhatsApp status from.
Finally, click on Done.

That’s it. You have successfully hidden your WhatsApp status from that contact. When you next upload a status on WhatsApp, they will not have the privilege to view it.

How to Show WhatsApp Status Updates to Selected Contacts on iPhone

Perhaps you want to show your WhatsApp status to the selected contact, following the steps below:

Launch your WhatsApp on your iPhone.

Click on Settings at the bottom of the screen.
Navigate to Account, then click on Privacy.
Next, click on the Status button and select Only Share With from the list of options.

Choose the contact that you desire to share your WhatsApp status update with.
Then click on Done to save the settings.

How to Show WhatsApp Status Updates to Selected Contacts on Android

Similar to how you show WhatsApp status updates to selected contact on iOS, you can do the same on Android.

To do so, follow the steps below:

Launch WhatsApp on your Android device.

Click on the three dots menu icon and tap on Settings from the menu displayed.
Next, navigate to Account, then Privacy.
Click on Status and select Only Share With from the list of options.

Proceed to add the contact you want to share your WhatsApp status update with.
Then click on Done to save the settings.

Hide WhatsApp Status Updates From Specific Contacts FAQs

Does WhatsApp let you see if your contact has viewed your status?

Yes, Whatsapp allows users to check if someone has seen their status.

The small eye icon in the lower section will help you access information about the contact that has viewed your status and time.

All you have to do is tap the icon.

How can I find out if someone has checked my WhatsApp Status?

Once you have posted your picture or video on your WhatsApp status, navigate to the “Status” tab and select the status you posted.

In the lower section, you will see an eye icon.

Selecting the icon will showcase the contacts that have checked your status.

Based on your setup, you can find out who has viewed your WhatsApp status and vice versa.

Is my WhatsApp status accessible to everyone?

No. Your WhatsApp status is only accessible to those on your contact list (i.e., numbers stored in your phone contact).

That’s not all.

They also have to store your mobile number on their phone’s contact list.

WhatsApp lets you specify if you wish to share your status updates with some of your contacts or your entire contacts.

Will I be notified if someone tries to screenshot my status on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp won’t send you notifications if anyone attempts to screenshot or record. Remember that there are other strategies they can use to save your upload status.

For instance, someone can use a third-party app to download your picture or video for offline viewing without you knowing.

How do I activate the “one time view” option on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp allows users to share “view once” pictures and videos, which can instantly delete after viewing them.

To activate “View Once” for your picture or video clip, tap the media file you wish to send and then select the “1” option.

WhatsApp will soon prevent people from screenshotting the “view once” pictures.

Can you send vanishing pictures on WhatsApp?

Yes, use the “view once” option.

After selecting this option. A pop-up will appear, letting you know that your picture has been set to “view once,” so it will varnish after the recipient sees it.

Does WhatsApp have read receipts?

Yes, WhatsApp has a read-receipt feature that lets users know if their messages have been seen by recipients. It can be enabled or disabled. The blue tick implies that the sender has read the message, while the gray tick shows that the message has been delivered.

Is there a way to tell if you have been blocked on WhatsApp?

Yes. Although WhatsApp won’t notify you when someone blocks you, there are signs you should watch out for:

You can’t access the person’s online status or last seen in the chat window.

You can’t see the person’s profile picture.

Messages sent to that specific contact, who you think has blocked you, have one tick (message sent) and never display the second tick (delivered message).

How long do disappearing photos last on WhatsApp?

Only users with blue-tick read receipts turned on will be able to see whether the recipient has opened the picture or video, and media that hasn’t been opened within 14 days of being sent will automatically expire.

Does one tick on WhatsApp signify that I am “blocked”?

One tick on WhatsApp is not a definite sign that you have been blocked by whoever you are trying to contact. There are numerous reasons for one tick on WhatsApp, including poor network and unavailable internet connection.

Will deleted contacts find out they’ve been deleted?

No, there is no way for them to find out that their contact information has been deleted on WhatsApp. However, they can easily find out they have been blocked, as they will be restricted from contacting you.

If you block your contacts on WhatsApp, can they access your profile photo?

WhatsApp has stated that after you have blocked someone, they won’t see updates to your profile. Many WhatsApp users have confirmed that they cannot check the profile pictures of those that have blocked them. Regardless of the scenario, if you think someone has uploaded a new profile picture and you can’t see it, there’s a likelihood that you have been blocked.