5 Ways to View Someone's WhatsApp Status Without Being Seen

Would you like to see who’s online on WhatsApp without them knowing? Or check someone’s WhatsApp status without appearing on the viewers list? Maybe even find out if someone is secretly looking at your profile?

In everyday life, curiosity is natural — but on WhatsApp, everything is visible. Every read message, every online connection gets noticed. Luckily, there are a few tricks to stay discreet.

In this article, you'll learn how to view someone’s WhatsApp status without being noticed, track their activity, and even read their messages without sending a "read" receipt.

Method 1. Turn Off Read Receipts

If you want to view someone’s WhatsApp status without being seen, or if you don’t want others to know you've read their messages or checked their status, turning off read receipts is a very effective solution.

By default, WhatsApp shows users who viewed their status. But once you disable read receipts, your name won’t appear on the viewers list anymore.

How to turn off read receipts and stay invisible on WhatsApp

Step 1. Open WhatsApp.

Step 2. Go to Settings.

iPhone users: Tap "Settings" at the bottom right (⚙️ icon).
Android users: Tap the three dots at the top right, then choose "Settings."

Step 3. Go to "Privacy."

Step 4. Turn off "Read Receipts." In the Privacy menu, find "Read Receipts" and switch it off (the toggle will turn grey).

What happens when you turn off read receipts:
You can view other people's statuses without appearing in their viewer list.
Others won’t see the blue double ticks when you read their messages.
You also won’t be able to see who has viewed your statuses or read your messages.

Step 5. Check the person's status. Go to the "Status" tab on WhatsApp and open the status you want to see. → You will stay anonymous on the viewer list.

Important notes:

This setting works both ways — you won’t be able to see who views your statuses either.
You must turn off read receipts before viewing someone’s status, or your view will still be recorded.
This only hides your status views. It doesn’t hide your "Online" status or "Last Seen" time.

Method 2. Airplane Mode + Force Close + Clear Cache

When you open WhatsApp while connected to the internet, the app automatically preloads your contacts' status updates.

You can take advantage of this to view statuses offline, then reconnect after closing the app and clearing the cache — staying completely anonymous.

When to use this method
You want to view someone’s WhatsApp status (text, image, or video) without them knowing.
You don’t plan to do this frequently and don’t mind a few extra steps.

How to view someone’s WhatsApp status using airplane mode

Step 1. Let WhatsApp load the statuses

Connect to the internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
Open WhatsApp and go to the "Status" tab.
Let the statuses load without opening them.

📌 Tip: If the contact's status icon is surrounded by a colored ring, it means it’s loaded and ready to view.

Step 2. Turn on airplane mode

Open your phone’s control center.
Turn on airplane mode to fully disconnect (both Wi-Fi and mobile data).

Step 3. View the WhatsApp status in airplane mode

While still offline, open WhatsApp and view the status (text, image, or video) you want.
Since you’re offline, WhatsApp won’t be able to send any viewing information to its servers.

Step 4. Fully close WhatsApp Force quit the app:

On Android: Swipe WhatsApp away from multitasking.
On iPhone: Swipe up from the home screen and close WhatsApp.

Step 5. Clear the cache (Android only)

Go to Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Storage > Clear Cache. (iPhone users can skip this step.)

Step 6. Turn off airplane mode and reconnect to the Internet Now you’ve viewed the status without being seen! WhatsApp never had the chance to send a notification, so your name won’t appear in the viewer list.

Important notes:

Do not reopen WhatsApp before clearing the cache (Android) and turning off airplane mode.
This method only works for viewing statuses (text, images, videos) — it won’t let you secretly see who is online.
It’s a good idea to test this first with a trusted contact to make sure it works on your version of WhatsApp.

Method 3. Use Another WhatsApp Account

If you want to view someone’s WhatsApp status (texts, photos, videos, etc.) without them knowing, you can follow these steps:

Step 1. Get a second phone number Get a second phone number that is not saved in the contact list of the person you want to check. You can use:

A number from another phone.
A temporary virtual number (like Google Voice, TextNow, etc.).

Step 2. Install and set up WhatsApp

Install WhatsApp on your phone.
Create a new account using the second number (make sure it's a number the person doesn't recognize).

Step 3. Add the person’s number to your contacts

Save the person’s phone number in your phone’s Contacts app.
Make sure you’re using the phone linked to the second number.

📌 Tip: Sync your contacts with WhatsApp — open WhatsApp and make sure the person appears in your chat list.

Step 4. View their WhatsApp status

Open WhatsApp and go to the "Status" tab.
Look for the contact you just added.
If they’ve posted a status update (text, photo, or video), you’ll be able to view it.

📌 Important:

Since you're viewing their status with a number they don't know, they won't realize it's you.
If they haven't saved your second number in their contacts, you’ll stay anonymous when viewing their status.

Step 5. Protect your privacy

Hide your own status: In your second WhatsApp account’s privacy settings, set "Status" sharing to "My Contacts" only, or simply avoid posting anything.
Stay discreet: Even if your identity is hidden, avoid checking their statuses too often — it could raise suspicion, especially if you’ve never chatted before.

Important note:

This method lets you view their status updates (photos, videos, text posts) anonymously. However, it does not allow you to see if they are online or check their last seen time.

Method 4. Use a WhatsApp Monitoring App

Msafely is a professional mobile monitoring tool that lets you secretly and remotely track someone’s WhatsApp activity — including their online status, messages, and updates posted in the "Status" tab. Compared to other methods, Msafely is one of the most complete and stable solutions, especially if you want long-term, continuous monitoring of someone’s WhatsApp activity.

Key features of Msafely

Real-time WhatsApp screenshots

Msafely regularly takes screenshots of the target phone’s WhatsApp screen, letting you see:

Who they are chatting with.
What they are viewing.
If they are checking statuses.
When they are online.
When they are typing.

Keylogger function

Msafely captures everything the person types on WhatsApp, even if they don't send the message. It records:

Typed messages.
Deleted WhatsApp messages.
Unsent drafts.

View multimedia content and text messages

Msafely syncs WhatsApp conversations from the target device, including:

All sent and received text messages.
All exchanged photos, videos, and voice messages.
Status updates — texts, images, and videos.

No jailbreak or root required (Compatible with iPhone and Android)

For iPhones: Connect remotely via the target’s iCloud credentials.
For Android: Install a small APK file on the target device or link it through a Google Cloud account.

When to use this nethod
You want to secretly monitor someone’s WhatsApp activity without them knowing.
You want to check if they’re often online, who they’re talking to, and whether they’re viewing statuses.
You want to keep a full history of WhatsApp conversations and shared media.

How to use Msafely to secretly monitor someone’s WhatsApp

Step 1. Go to the Msafely website from any browser. Create an account using a valid email address.

Step 2. Select the type of target device (this will not be your own device).

Step 3. Log into your user dashboard. Click on the WhatsApp feature in the side menu to view the person's WhatsApp activity directly from your own device.

Method 5. View WhatsApp Status Secretly Using WhatsApp Web + Extension

If you often use WhatsApp Web on your computer, installing a browser extension like WA Incognito can help you view someone’s WhatsApp status without them knowing. You can also read their WhatsApp messages secretly and for free online.

This method is perfect for those who prefer monitoring quietly from a PC without leaving any traces.

Main features of WA Incognito

Hide read receipts

When you read a message, the sender won’t see the blue ticks (read confirmations).

View statuses anonymously

You can view someone’s WhatsApp Status without appearing in their view list.

Manual control over read receipts (Optional)

You can choose manually when to send or not send read receipts.

How to secretly view someone’s WhatsApp status on PC

Step 1. Open WhatsApp Web

Scan the QR code on WhatsApp Web using your phone to log in.

Step 2. Install the WA Incognito Extension

Open the Chrome Web Store (or Microsoft Edge store).
Search for "WA Incognito".
Click "Add to Chrome" to install it.

Step 3. Enable privacy settings

After installing, click on the WA Incognito icon at the top-right of your browser.
Turn on the options:
"Don’t send read receipts"
"Don’t send status view receipts"

Step 4. Read messages or view statuses

You can now freely read messages and view statuses without being seen.

Important notes:

PC only: This method works only on WhatsApp Web, not on the mobile app.
Extension safety: Make sure you install the extension from official sources to avoid any security risks.
Reconfiguration needed: If you log out or switch browsers, you’ll need to set up the extension again.

FAQ

Q1. How can I see who is online on WhatsApp without being seen?

Yes. Tools like Msafely or certain browser extensions can track a contact’s online activity without showing your own online status.

Q2. How can I know if someone is secretly checking my WhatsApp?

There’s no official way to know. WhatsApp doesn’t notify you if someone secretly checks your profile or chats. However, for statuses, you can see who viewed them — unless the person turned off read receipts or used a method to stay hidden.

Q3. How can I view hidden WhatsApp statuses?

If someone has excluded you from seeing their statuses, there’s no official way to access them. Some advanced software might bypass this restriction, but they are usually not free.

Q4. How can I read a WhatsApp message without being seen?

You can turn on Airplane Mode before opening the message, or disable read receipts in your privacy settings to read messages without sending the "seen" notification.

Q5. Can you track someone's location on WhatsApp without them knowing?

Not directly through WhatsApp. However, if the person shares their location or if you use a third-party tool like Msafely, discreet tracking might be possible.

Q6. Can you see the status of someone who blocked you on WhatsApp?

No. Once you are blocked, you can no longer see their statuses, profile photo, or last seen information. There’s no free method to bypass this block without using third-party tools.

Conclusion

There are several ways to view someone’s WhatsApp status without being seen, depending on what you need.

If you’re looking for a simple solution, disabling read receipts or using Airplane Mode might be enough. If you prefer discreetly checking from a computer, WA Incognito is a great option. However, for complete and continuous monitoring — and to see who’s online without being noticed — Msafely remains the most powerful tool.

It's up to you to choose the method that best fits your goal: whether it’s just casual curiosity or regular tracking, you can do it all while staying completely invisible.