How to hide online status on WhatsApp to protect privacy Meira GebelApr 9, 2021, 02:56 IST WhatsApp's online or "last seen" status tells other users when you're using the app, but you can turn it off.Uwe Krejci/Getty Images You can hide your WhatsApp online status if you don't want others to see when you're online. WhatsApp normally allows everyone to view your online status, but it's easy to change in the app's settings. If you hide your online status on WhatsApp, you also won't be able to see other people's online status. If you use WhatsApp regularly, chances are you've spotted the login status next to the name of some of your contacts. Though WhatsApp makes your online status visible to everyone by default, you can easily change it.