GB WhatsApp is a popular mod of the official WhatsApp app that offers many additional features and customization options. One useful feature in GB WhatsApp is the ability to see when your contacts are online and available to chat.
Check the Online Status
The simplest way to see if a contact is online on GB WhatsApp is to check their profile or the chat window. Next to each contact’s name, you will see a small green dot if they are online and active at that moment. If the dot is not green, it means the contact is offline.
This online indicator changes in real-time, so you can open a chat window and watch the status change from online to offline and back as that person uses WhatsApp. It provides a quick, convenient way to see who is actively online.
View Last Seen Status
In the contact’s profile page on GB WhatsApp, you can view even more detailed information about their online status and activity. Under their name is a “last seen” status line that shows the last time they were online and active in WhatsApp.
You can see status lines like:
- Last seen today at 9:15 PM
- Last seen yesterday at 11:25 AM
- Last seen 2 days ago at 5:30 PM
This gives you a precise record of the last date and time the contact used WhatsApp. Depending on their privacy settings, you may also see more generic status lines like “Last seen recently” or “Last seen a long time ago.”
Interpreting Last Seen Status
The last seen status can tell you a lot about the contact’s activity and availability:
- Last seen “within the last hour” indicates they are actively online and using WhatsApp right now
- Last seen “today” means they have used WhatsApp at some point in the day
- Last seen “yesterday” tells you they have not opened WhatsApp for over 24 hours
- “Within the week” means they tend to open WhatsApp on a daily basis
- Any status over a week ago suggests they rarely use WhatsApp
Of course, contacts can customize their privacy settings, so you may not always see detailed last seen information. However, the status can still give you a good idea of their general WhatsApp activity and responsiveness.
View Online Status
In addition to the green “online” dot and last seen status, GB WhatsApp has an online status feature. This is a text-based status message set by each user to display their current availability.
Online statuses include:
- Online
- Busy
- In Class
- At Work
- Battery About to Die
- Sleeping
- At the Gym
This status text appears under the user’s name on their profile screen and chat window. It provides more context about why they might have the app open but be unavailable to chat. You can set your own custom online status message as well.
See Message Read Receipts
The read receipts or “blue ticks” in WhatsApp also indicate when a contact views the messages you send them. If your message has been delivered but not read, the contact is likely offline. If you see the two blue ticks, it means they have actively opened your chat at some point to read the new messages.
However, read receipts can occasionally be misleading. The recipient may have come online briefly without actually reading your particular message. But in most cases, the blue ticks give a good indication of when the person last opened your chat.
Understand Offline vs. Idle
It is important to understand the difference between being offline and idle in WhatsApp:
- Offline means the user has fully closed and exited WhatsApp
- Idle means WhatsApp is open in the background but has not been used for a period of time
So if a contact was idle for 2 hours, that means they still have WhatsApp open on their device but have not actively used it for 2 hours. Offline is a stronger indication they are away and not available on WhatsApp at the moment.
Using Other Messaging Apps
Even if someone appears offline in WhatsApp, keep in mind they could be active on other messaging apps and platforms. Many people switch between WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, SMS, and other chat apps throughout the day.
So don’t assume a contact is completely disconnected just because they are offline in WhatsApp. They could be responding on other services they also use to communicate.
Conclusion
GB WhatsApp provides several useful options to detect when your contacts are online and active in the app. Pay attention to the green “online” indicator, last seen status, online status message, read receipts, and idle/offline indicators to get an understanding of their availability.
Of course, factors like privacy settings, multi-device use, and other chat apps mean WhatsApp presence status isn’t a 100% precise measure. But in most everyday use, the online and last seen status details can give you a good sense of when a contact is live and responsive on WhatsApp.
With GB WhatsApp’s enhanced features, you can easily observe your contacts’ online statuses and make more informed decisions about the best time to start a chat conversation.
| Indicator | What it Means |
|---|---|
| Green “Online” dot | The contact has WhatsApp open at that moment |
| Last Seen “Today/Yesterday” | The contact opened WhatsApp that day |
| Idle for 2 hours | WhatsApp has been open but inactive for 2 hours |
| Online Status Message | Custom message set by contact about availability |
| No blue ticks | You message has not been read yet |
With this visual guide, you can learn to better interpret the various WhatsApp status signals and know when your contacts are actively online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the online dot mean someone is available to chat?
Not necessarily. The online dot only means WhatsApp is open on their device. They may still be busy with another task and unable to reply immediately.
Can I hide my own online status?
Yes, in your WhatsApp privacy settings you can disable read receipts and last seen status to hide your activity from contacts.
Do deleted messages still show as read?
No, if a contact deletes a message you sent before reading it, the read receipt will not display.
Can I see someone’s status if they blocked me?
No, you will not be able to see the profile or online status of any contact who has blocked you.
What does the clock icon next to a contact mean?
The clock icon indicates a contact has enabled Disappearing Messages, meaning chats will automatically clear after 24 hours.
Other WhatsApp Tips
Pin Favorite Chats
Pin your most important chats to the top of your WhatsApp window for quick access. Just swipe right on a chat and select “Pin”.
Make Video Calls
Start a video call by tapping the video camera icon in any chat window. Video calls are end-to-end encrypted.
Star Messages
To bookmark important messages, just long press on any message and tap the star icon to save it to your Starred Messages section.
Share Your Status
Like Instagram Stories, you can post images, videos, and text to your WhatsApp Status where friends can view them for 24 hours.
Enable Two-Step Verification
Add extra security to your WhatsApp account by enabling two-step verification in Settings > Account.
Conclusion
GB WhatsApp’s online indicators, last seen status, and other signals give you several ways to check your contact’s availability and chat activity. While not completely precise, they provide helpful context to understand when a contact actively uses WhatsApp.
Use these tips to observe online statuses in GB WhatsApp and better communicate with your friends and family!