You may want to stop seeing someone’s WhatsApp status updates for various reasons. For example, you may no longer want a connection with that person, or their frequent status updates are cluttering up your feed. Luckily, WhatsApp provides a simple way to mute someone’s status updates on both Android and iOS devices. In this 5000 word guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about muting someone’s WhatsApp status, including step-by-step instructions for both mobile platforms. We’ll also provide tips on customizing your notifications and managing your contacts.
What is WhatsApp Status?
WhatsApp status is a feature that allows users to share text, photos, videos and GIFs that disappear after 24 hours. It’s similar to the “Stories” feature used on other social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat.
When someone posts a new status update, it appears at the top of your contacts list in a separate “Recent Updates” section. You can view the status updates of all your contacts by tapping on this section.
Some key things to know about WhatsApp status:
– Status updates automatically expire after 24 hours.
– You can see who has viewed your status updates.
– You can reply privately to someone’s status if you want to start a chat.
– Status updates are end-to-end encrypted.
– You can mute updates from specific contacts.
Being able to mute status updates from certain people can be very useful. Next, we’ll go over exactly how to mute on both Android and iOS devices.
How to Mute Someone’s Status Updates on Android
Muting someone’s WhatsApp status updates on an Android phone or tablet is easy and only takes a few taps. Here are the steps:
1. Open the WhatsApp app on your Android device.
2. Tap on the “Contacts” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Find and select the contact whose status updates you want to mute.
4. On their contact profile screen, tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
5. A menu will appear. Tap on “Mute”.
6. On the pop-up that appears, select how long you want to mute the contact’s status updates:
– 8 Hours
– 1 Week
– Always
Select “Always” to permanently mute their status updates. You can always unmute them later if you change your mind.
7. Tap OK to confirm and mute the contact’s status updates.
That’s it! Going forward, you will no longer see this contact’s status updates until you unmute them. All of their previous statuses will also disappear from your feed.
The mute feature is account-specific, so muting someone will only affect the status updates you see from your account’s point of view. It does not mute that contact’s status updates for anyone else.
You can repeat these steps to mute multiple contacts. Your muted contacts will have a mute icon next to their names in your contacts list so you remember their status is muted.
Unmuting Contacts on Android
If you decide you want to see someone’s status updates again after muting them, you can easily unmute them by:
1. Going to their contact profile.
2. Tapping the vertical three dots.
3. Selecting “Unmute” on the menu.
This will immediately unmute their status and let you see any new updates they post.
How to Mute on iPhone
The process for muting status updates on an iPhone or iPad is very similar:
1. Open WhatsApp and tap on the “Contacts” tab.
2. Find and select the contact you want to mute.
3. Tap on their name at the top of the chat window.
4. Scroll down and tap on “Mute”.
5. Choose to mute for 8 hours, 24 hours or Always.
6. Confirm your selection.
Their status updates will now be muted based on the time period you selected.
Unmuting on iPhone
To unmute a contact on iPhone:
1. Go to their chat window.
2. Tap their name.
3. Scroll down and tap “Unmute”.
This will instantly let you see their status updates again when they post new ones.
Customize Your Notifications
In addition to muting contacts, WhatsApp also lets you customize how you’re notified about status updates in your notification settings:
– You can disable notifications for status updates entirely.
– Choose to only get notified about status updates from contacts, groups or groups & contacts.
– Turn off the preview content in notifications.
Here’s how to customize status update notifications on Android:
1. Open WhatsApp Settings.
2. Tap Notifications > Status.
3. Choose your notification preferences.
And here is how to customize them on iPhone:
1. Go to WhatsApp Settings.
2. Tap Notifications > Show Preview.
3. Choose your preferences.
Adjusting these notification settings prevents status updates from specific people cluttering your notifications while still letting you see updates from others.
Manage Your Contacts
In some cases, you may want to delete or block a contact altogether instead of just muting them. Here are some options for managing your contacts:
Delete a contact
This will remove the contact from your phone and WhatsApp contact list. You can delete a contact by:
– Android: Go to the contact’s chat > Tap the name > Tap More options > Delete contact.
– iPhone: Go to the contact’s chat > Tap the name > Tap Delete Contact.
Block a contact
Blocking prevents the contact from calling you or sending any messages. To block a contact:
– Android: Chat screen > Tap More options > Block.
– iPhone: Chat screen > Tap name > Tap Block this caller.
Blocking is more severe than muting, but can be useful if you want no further contact.
Conclusion
Muting someone’s WhatsApp status updates is easy to do in just a few taps on both Android and iPhone. This prevents their status updates from cluttering your feed while still keeping them in your contacts list. You can also fine-tune your notifications and manage contacts you want to delete or block completely.
Here are some key points to remember:
– Mute updates from individual contacts or groups by going to their chat info screen and selecting “Mute”.
– Choose 8 hours, 1 week or “Always mute” for how long to mute.
– Unmute contacts any time to see their updates again.
– Customize notification settings to control which status updates you’re notified about.
– Delete or block contacts you want to remove altogether.
With these tools, you can control whose status updates you see and tailor WhatsApp to show you the information you want. Muting status prevents unwanted clutter while still keeping useful contact connections open through WhatsApp messaging and calls.
| Platform | Steps to Mute Status |
|---|---|
| Android | 1. Open contact’s chat 2. Tap vertical 3 dots 3. Select “Mute” |
| iPhone | 1. Open contact’s chat 2. Tap contact name 3. Select “Mute” |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does muting status also mute WhatsApp messages?
No, muting status updates only mutes the status feed – it does not affect receiving messages or calls from that contact. Their chat conversations will still work normally.
Can I mute a WhatsApp group status?
Yes, you can mute status updates from entire groups in the same way by going to the group’s info and selecting mute.
Will muted contacts know I’ve muted them?
No, when you mute contacts they are not notified or indicated in any way. Muting status is only on your side.
What happens when I delete a contact?
Deleting a contact removes them from your phone contacts and WhatsApp contact list. All chat history with that person will be deleted.
Can I tell if someone muted my status updates?
There is no way to confirm for sure if someone has muted your status updates, unless they tell you directly. You will not get any notification.
How do I stop someone adding me to groups?
You can stop contacts adding you to unwanted WhatsApp groups by changing your group privacy settings. On Android go to More Options > Settings > Account > Privacy > Groups and select “My Contacts Except”. On iPhone go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Groups and select “My Contacts Except”.