The Google Play Beta Program is currently distributing a new update for WhatsApp, bringing the app's version number up to 2.22.20.9.
What has been added in this update? A select group of lucky beta testers will soon get access to WhatsApp's online status hiding feature!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Who can see when I’m online |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.20.9 is marked as a compatible update but some users may be able to get the same feature after installing the 2.22.20.7 beta build as well. |
| I’ve installed this update but I don’t have this feature. Why? | WhatsApp is releasing the ability to hide the online status to certain lucky beta testers. More activations will be following over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | kingcyrious, TheNewsHQ, Elias, and luismcgarcia, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp is working on editing messages on Desktop beta |
Three new WhatsApp features, including restricting screenshots, past group participants, and an online privacy setting, were debuted last month, according to Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook post. By removing the word "online," users will be able to use the app in secret thanks to the new privacy setting. After much anticipation, WhatsApp is now making the feature available to select beta testers who have installed the most recent update for Android, version 2.22.20.9:
You may quickly determine whether you can already hide your internet presence by using the screenshot below: If you see "Last seen and online" in WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy, it means the feature is already enabled for your account. For example, if only your contacts can see your last seen, your online presence won't be shared with non-contacts; if no one can see your last seen, no one will be able to see when you're active on WhatsApp. If the feature is enabled for your account, simply choose "same as last seen" to limit who can see your last seen.
This function is currently being rolled out by WhatsApp to a select group of beta testers, and like any other feature, it is gradually becoming available to more users. Additionally, keep in mind that the 2.22.20.7 beta build is also listed as one of the suitable upgrades if the 2.22.20.9 beta version is not yet accessible through the Play Store.
If the feature is not accessible through your privacy settings, you will just have to wait for another version because we are unable to predict when the firm will expand the distribution. As always, when more users can conceal their online presence in a future build, we'll let you know.
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