WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with over 2 billion users. One of the key features of WhatsApp is the tick marks that appear next to messages, indicating the delivery status.
When you send a message on WhatsApp, you may see 1, 2 or 3 grey tick marks appear next to it. But what do 2 grey ticks specifically mean? Here’s a detailed explanation:
Overview of WhatsApp Tick Marks
WhatsApp uses tick marks as a delivery indicator to let you know if your message has been successfully sent, delivered, and read. Here is what each tick mark means:
- 1 grey tick: Your message has been successfully sent from your device.
- 2 grey ticks: Your message has been delivered to the recipient’s device.
- 2 blue ticks: Your message has been read by the recipient.
So in summary:
- 1 tick – Message sent
- 2 grey ticks – Message delivered
- 2 blue ticks – Message read
What Do 2 Grey Ticks on WhatsApp Mean?
When you see 2 grey ticks next to a message you’ve sent on WhatsApp, it means the message has been successfully delivered to the recipient’s device.
The 2 grey ticks verification tells you that your message has left your device, traveled through the WhatsApp servers, and has reached the recipient’s device. This means it is now sitting in their WhatsApp message inbox.
However, 2 grey ticks do not indicate that the recipient has actually read your message. It only means it has been delivered to their device. The recipient may not have opened WhatsApp to read the message yet.
When Do the 2 Grey Ticks Appear?
The 2 grey ticks will appear as soon as the message reaches the recipient’s phone, regardless of whether the recipient is actively using WhatsApp at that moment or not.
Even if the recipient has turned off read receipts in their WhatsApp settings, you will still see the 2 grey ticks when the message is delivered to their device.
The amount of time it takes for the 2 grey ticks to appear depends on the quality of the internet connection on both sides. Normally, it should appear within a few seconds to minutes at most.
Reasons Why You May Not See 2 Grey Ticks
There are some situations when you may not see the 2 grey ticks appear even though you’ve sent a message:
- Poor internet connection – Slow/weak internet can delay or prevent delivery.
- Recipient has blocked you – Messages will remain as 1 grey tick.
- Recipient’s phone is turned off – Messages will remain as 1 grey tick until they turn their phone on.
- Recipient has storage full – WhatsApp cannot deliver new messages if the storage is full.
- You have been logged out of WhatsApp – You will see 1 grey tick on your end but the recipient will not receive the messages.
So if the 2 grey ticks do not appear within several minutes, it typically points to one of the issues above.
What Happens When You See 2 Grey Ticks?
Here are some things to keep in mind when you see 2 grey ticks:
- The recipient now has your message – It may take some time for them to see and respond to it though.
- Your part is complete – You can relax knowing the message has been transmitted from your device.
- The ball is in the recipient’s court – It is up to them when to view and reply to your message.
- Do not bug the recipient – Avoid sending follow up “Did you get my message?” texts.
- Wait patiently for a reply – The recipient will respond when they have the opportunity to read your message.
- Message can serve as proof – The 2 grey ticks show that the message was delivered to the recipient.
Therefore, when you see those 2 grey ticks, you simply need to wait for the recipient to respond in their own time once they notice your message. Avoid pestering them with further messages.
How to Turn Off Grey Ticks for Yourself
If you prefer not to have grey ticks visible to your contacts, you can disable them:
- Open WhatsApp > Tap on Settings > Account > Privacy
- Tap on ‘Read receipts’ and select ‘Nobody’
This will prevent ticks from being displayed to your contacts when you receive their messages.
However, you will still see grey ticks on messages you send to others as that is controlled on their side. You can only turn off grey ticks for yourself, not other people.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you are not seeing 2 grey ticks, here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Check your internet connection
- Restart your phone and try sending again
- Update WhatsApp to the latest version
- Check if you can reach the recipient through calls
- Ask the recipient if their phone is on and connected
If there is still an issue, you can report the problem to WhatsApp by contacting their support team.
Conclusion
To summarize, 2 grey ticks on WhatsApp mean your message has been successfully delivered to the recipient’s device.
While it has reached their phone, the recipient may not have viewed or read it yet. The 2 ticks simply confirm the message has been transmitted from you and is now waiting on their device.
If you do not see 2 grey ticks, there may be a connection issue or problem on the recipient’s device. But once they appear, you can be assured your part of sending the message is complete. At that point, wait patiently for the recipient to respond after they notice and read your message.