How to Disable the "Message Seen" Blue Ticks in WhatsApp
Open WhatsApp., Tap Settings., Tap Account., Tap Privacy., Slide Read Receipts to the "Off" (left) position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open WhatsApp.
It's the green app with a white phone and chat bubble icon.
If this is your first time opening WhatsApp, you'll need to set up WhatsApp. -
Step 2: Tap Settings.
It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
If WhatsApp opens to a conversation, first tap the back button in the top-left corner of the screen. , It's near the top of the page. , This option is at the top of the "Account" page. , This green switch is at the bottom of the screen; sliding it left will disable read receipts in non-group conversations, which will in turn prevent the blue "Message Seen" ticks from appearing in your chats.
If the switch is white, read receipts are already disabled. -
Step 3: Tap Account.
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Step 4: Tap Privacy.
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Step 5: Slide Read Receipts to the "Off" (left) position.
Detailed Guide
It's the green app with a white phone and chat bubble icon.
If this is your first time opening WhatsApp, you'll need to set up WhatsApp.
It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
If WhatsApp opens to a conversation, first tap the back button in the top-left corner of the screen. , It's near the top of the page. , This option is at the top of the "Account" page. , This green switch is at the bottom of the screen; sliding it left will disable read receipts in non-group conversations, which will in turn prevent the blue "Message Seen" ticks from appearing in your chats.
If the switch is white, read receipts are already disabled.
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