How to Tell if Someone Is Online on WhatsApp
Open WhatsApp., Tap Chats. , Tap on a conversation., View their status.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open WhatsApp.
Choose a conversation you've had with the contact who's online status you wish to see.
If you don't have a conversation started with the contact whose status you would like to see, you'll have to create a new chat.
Press the chat bubble icon in the upper right corner. , If they're online, you will see “online” underneath their contact name.
Otherwise, it will say “last seen at…” “Online” means that your contact is using the app at that moment. “Last seen at…” means that your contact was last using the app at the specified time.
If your contact is in the process of contacting you, you might see an action instead, such as “typing” or “recording audio”. -
Step 2: Tap Chats.
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Step 3: Tap on a conversation.
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Step 4: View their status.
Detailed Guide
Choose a conversation you've had with the contact who's online status you wish to see.
If you don't have a conversation started with the contact whose status you would like to see, you'll have to create a new chat.
Press the chat bubble icon in the upper right corner. , If they're online, you will see “online” underneath their contact name.
Otherwise, it will say “last seen at…” “Online” means that your contact is using the app at that moment. “Last seen at…” means that your contact was last using the app at the specified time.
If your contact is in the process of contacting you, you might see an action instead, such as “typing” or “recording audio”.
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