You might have wondered how to check if someone is online on WhatsApp. Although there isn’t a specific list showing who is currently online, there are several ways to figure it out.
Firstly, you can open a chat with the person, and this will display their online status. Alternatively, you can use a Google Chrome extension that notifies you when the contact is online. Let’s get into the details below!
How to know that the person is online on WhatsApp on a mobile
The fastest way to find out if someone is online on WhatsApp is to check the conversation.
- Open WhatsApp (Android | iOS) on your cell phone and open the conversation with the person;
- In the top menu, but specifically under the name, check if it says “Online”;
- If nothing is written, or you are viewing the message “Last seen,“ the person is offline.
It’s important to note that when someone is marked as “online” on WhatsApp, it simply means that they have the app open and are connected to the internet. It doesn’t necessarily indicate they are actively available to respond immediately, even if the platform shows they have read your message.
How to know that the person is online on WhatsApp Web
Another option is to use a Google Chrome extension that notifies you whenever specific contacts come online.
- Download the extension WA Web Plus for WhatsApp from the Chrome Web Store – remember that it is also compatible with other browsers, such as Microsoft Edge;
- Open WhatsApp Web (Web) and click the extension icon in the upper right corner to open its options menu;
- Check the option “Notify online contacts”;
- Whenever any contact goes online, you will receive a notification.
Is it possible to prevent people from knowing I am online on WhatsApp?
It’s worth noting that WhatsApp doesn’t provide a native option to remove the “Online” status. This is the only privacy setting the messenger doesn’t allow you to disable. Whenever you’re online, your contacts will be able to see it.
However, in a recent update, WhatsApp now lets you hide your online status, but you won’t be able to see others’ online status either.
