To turn off the blue ticks (read receipts) on WhatsApp, which indicate when you have read someone's message, follow these steps based on your device:
For Android Users
- Open WhatsApp and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Go to Account > Privacy.
- Find the Read Receipts option and toggle it off.
For iOS Users
- Open WhatsApp and tap Settings in the bottom-right corner.
- Go to Account > Privacy.
- Toggle off the Read Receipts option.
Important Notes
- Disabling read receipts means you will not see blue ticks for messages you send either.
- Blue ticks in group chats will still appear even if you turn off read receipts.
- You can toggle this setting on or off anytime to control your privacy
Alternative Temporary Methods to Avoid Blue Ticks
- Airplane Mode: Turn on Airplane Mode before reading messages, then close WhatsApp and turn Airplane Mode off. This prevents sending read receipts temporarily.
- Notifications Preview: Read messages from the notification bar without opening WhatsApp.
- WhatsApp Widget (Android): Use the WhatsApp chat widget on your home screen to read messages without triggering blue ticks
This way, you can read messages privately without notifying the sender via blue ticks.
