Why Can’t I See Last Seen in WhatsApp

Many people know about WhatsApp’s “Last Seen” feature. It’s an excellent way for users to keep track of their friends and family members on WhatsApp. It can also provide other helpful information, such as their location. Sometimes, however, this feature doesn’t work, and you can’t see a contact’s online activity status. If you’re wondering what’s going on, you have come to the right place. In this tutorial, we’ll look at why you can’t view someone’s “Last Seen” items on the messaging platform.

Why Can’t I See Last Seen on WhatsApp?

The “Last Seen” feature on WhatsApp helps users know when a contact was last active. It indicates whether your message has been read and the recipient has simply not replied. There could be several reasons why this feature isn’t working. Let’s take a look at them here.

Privacy Status

Some WhatsApp users value their privacy and choose to hide their online status. They have the option of updating their privacy settings to stop others from seeing their last active status. Doing so will prevent you from viewing their Last Seen. You will also be unable to view their online activity if your or their privacy settings have been changed to so nobody can see what the person doing on WhatsApp.

 Here’s how to control who sees your information on the platform:

1. Open WhatsApp and head to “Settings.”
   
2. Press “Account” and then “Privacy.”
   
3. Click on either “Everybody,” “My Contacts,” or “Nobody.”
   

These three choices determine who can see your profile picture, status, and Last Seen. Selecting “Nobody” means your online activity will be unavailable to other users—but you will not be able to see their status either.

You’ve Been Blocked

If your WhatsApp contact has blocked you, you can’t see their profile picture, status, or Last Seen messages. Try to contact them to see if your message will be delivered. If it remains as one tick for several days, it might be that the user has blocked you. You are therefore unable to see their Last Seen.

You Aren’t in Their Contacts List

Platform users can limit those who can view their Last Seen. If they have selected “My Contacts” in their privacy settings, you can’t view their details if you aren’t on this list. Try sending them a message and see if you get two ticks. If you do, it could mean that they haven’t blocked you, your number is simply not in their contacts list.

How to See Last Seen on WhatsApp

If you can’t see your contact’s Last Seen status, there are a few things you can try to rectify the problem. Check them out here.

Switch to Wi-Fi

If your mobile network is unreliable, it could be preventing you from viewing someone’s Last Seen status. Try switching to Wi-Fi to see if that will fix the problem. An unstable internet connection could be preventing you from updating the Last Seen status.

Change Your Privacy Settings

Your Last Seen status settings can affect your ability to see the Last Seen status of other users. For instance, if you have set the privacy settings to “Nobody,” then nobody will be able to see your Last Seen. You won’t be able to see theirs either. The steps demonstrated here will help you confirm if you can see others’ WhatsApp status:

• Open WhatsApp and click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the screen.
• Press “Settings,” then “Account.”
  
• Select “Privacy,” then tap “Last Seen.”
  
• Check if it’s set to “Everybody” or “My Contacts.”
  

You should now be able to view others’ Last Seen status on the messaging platform.

Update WhatsApp

New features introduced on WhatsApp bring new experiences to the users. Unfortunately, some features might not work correctly in the older version of the platform, including Last Seen. To fix this problem, update your app. To do so:

1. Go to “Settings” on your phone.
   
2. Scroll to “Apps” and tap to see the installed programs.
   
3. Find WhatsApp and check to see if it needs updating.
   
4. Click “Update” to get the new version of the app.

This should fix any glitches with the Last Seen status.

Reboot Your Device

If your phone’s storage is full, it might not function as it should. The best way to restore proper functionality is to reboot it. Doing so will allow it to get rid of the apps slowing it down and causing glitches. Once you have reset your device, your WhatsApp Last Seen feature should work correctly.

Get Reconnected

There are several reasons why you might not be able to see your contacts’ “Last Seen” status. This guide shows you what those reasons might be and how to rectify them. The tips displayed will help you get the most out of your messaging app.

Have you had a problem viewing when has someone seen your messages on WhatsApp? How did you rectify it? Let us know in the comments below.