You can turn off your active status for one person on various messaging platforms and social media apps. This feature allows you to appear offline or inactive to specific contacts while remaining active for others. Let’s explore how you can do this on some popular platforms.
1. Facebook Messenger:
– Open the Facebook Messenger app or website.
– Tap on your profile picture at the top left corner to access the settings menu.
– Scroll down and select “Active Status.”
– In the Active Status menu, you’ll see the option to “Turn off Active Status.” Tap on it.
– A popup will appear with different options. Choose “Turn off active status for only some contacts.”
– Now, you can select the specific contacts you want to appear offline to by using the toggle switches next to their names. Once you’re done, tap “Done” or “Save” to apply the changes.
2. WhatsApp:
– Open the WhatsApp app on your device.
– Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner and go to “Settings.”
– In the Settings menu, select “Account” and then choose “Privacy.”
– Scroll down to find the “Last Seen” option. Tap on it.
– Here, you’ll see three options: “Everyone,” “My Contacts,” and “Nobody.” Choose “Nobody” to hide your active status from all contacts.
– If you want to hide your active status from specific contacts, you can use the “My Contacts Except” option. Tap on it, and then select the contacts you want to exclude from seeing your active status.
3. Instagram:
– Open the Instagram app on your phone.
– Go to your profile by tapping on the profile icon at the bottom right corner.
– Tap on the three-line menu icon at the top right corner and select “Settings” at the bottom.
– In the Settings menu, scroll down and choose “Privacy.”
– Under the Privacy settings, select “Activity Status.”
– Toggle off the “Show Activity Status” option to hide your active status from all contacts.
– If you want to hide your active status from specific contacts, you can’t do it directly on Instagram. However, you can block those contacts temporarily, and they won’t be able to see your active status.
It’s worth mentioning that the steps mentioned above are accurate at the time of writing this answer, but the interfaces and options may change in future app updates. Make sure to check for any updates or refer to the official documentation of the respective platforms for the most up-to-date information.
On various messaging and social media platforms, you can selectively turn off your active status for specific contacts, ensuring your privacy and control over your online presence.