WhatsApp hack: How to read messages without sending read receipts (blue ticks)

In today’s digital age, instant messaging apps like WhatsApp have become an integral part of our daily communication. However, the feature that notifies others when you’ve read their messages—those blue ticks—can sometimes put us in a tricky situation.

WhatsApp’s read receipts have their pros and cons. On one hand, they provide transparency, letting people know that their message has been seen. On the other hand, they can sometimes give the social pressure or the feeling to respond immediately.

There are moments when we want to read messages incognito, without alerting the sender that we’ve seen their words. Well, the good news is that there is a solution.

Whether you’re trying to maintain your privacy, avoid immediate responses or simply wish to read messages discreetly, understanding how to manage the read receipts can be helpful. 

In this article, we’ll tell you how you can turn the read receipts on WhatsApp.

Also read: Managing WhatsApp conversations: How to archive/unarchive a chat or group

How to turn off read receipts on WhatsApp

How to turn off read receipts on WhatsApp from Android

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app on your Android device.

Step 2: Tap the three vertical dots present at the top right corner.

Step 4: Select the Setting option.

Step 5: Tap the Privacy option.

Step 6: Turn off the toggle next to Read receipts.

How to turn off read receipts on WhatsApp from iPhone

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app.

Step 2: Tap Settings.

Step 3: Select the Privacy option.

Step 4: Now, turn off Read receipts.

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It’s important to note that if you turn off the read receipts feature, you won’t be able to see read receipts from other users. Keep in mind that read receipts are always sent for group chats.

Also, when you turn the read receipts feature off, it has the added benefit of not letting the person whose status you’ve checked out know about it. Remember that when you do turn off the feature, you will not be able to see who has checked out your status as well.