If someone has hidden their WhatsApp status from you, you won’t be able to view their status updates. However, there are a few tricks you can try to get around this and view hidden statuses.
Using Airplane Mode
One simple trick is to turn on Airplane Mode on your phone before opening WhatsApp. Airplane Mode disconnects you from the internet, allowing you to open WhatsApp and view statuses without the app realizing you’ve been blocked. Here’s how to do it:
- On your Android phone or iPhone, turn on Airplane Mode from the quick settings menu.
- Open WhatsApp and navigate to the Status tab.
- You should now be able to view the hidden status updates that you weren’t able to see before.
- Once done viewing, close WhatsApp and turn off Airplane Mode.
This trick works by stopping WhatsApp from connecting to the internet and checking if you’re allowed to view someone’s status or not. With no internet, it will display all statuses regardless of restrictions.
Using Do Not Disturb Mode
Similarly, you can also use Do Not Disturb mode on iPhone or Android to view hidden status updates. When Do Not Disturb is enabled, you can open WhatsApp and view all statuses as normal.
To enable Do Not Disturb:
- On iPhone, open Settings and enable Do Not Disturb.
- On Android, open Quick Settings and enable Do Not Disturb.
- Open WhatsApp and view statuses as usual.
- Disable Do Not Disturb when done.
This works on the same principle as Airplane Mode by preventing WhatsApp connecting to the internet temporarily.
Using WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp Web allows you to access your WhatsApp account from a web browser on your computer. If someone has hidden their status from you, try viewing their profile on WhatsApp Web to bypass the restrictions.
To view hidden statuses on WhatsApp Web:
- On your computer, open web.whatsapp.com in your browser.
- Scan the QR code using WhatsApp on your phone to link it.
- In WhatsApp Web, navigate to the Status tab and view statuses.
- You may be able to view some hidden statuses that you can’t on mobile.
This method doesn’t always work, but is worth trying as WhatsApp Web functions a bit differently than mobile and may bypass some privacy settings.
Using WhatsApp Mods (Third-party Apps)
There are modified (“modded”) versions of WhatsApp like GBWhatsApp and WhatsApp Plus that have features allowing you to view even blocked statuses. However, using third-party mods is against WhatsApp’s terms and can get you banned.
Some things to keep in mind:
- Mods like GBWhatsApp are not official apps and violate WhatsApp’s policies.
- Your account can be suspended for using unauthorized apps.
- Mods may compromise your privacy and security.
- Use third-party apps at your own risk.
While modded apps do allow bypassing status privacy, it’s generally not recommended to use them.
Using Notification History
If you have a notification history app on your Android phone, you may be able to view hidden status updates through it. Apps like Notification History log all notifications, including status previews.
To view status this way:
- Download a notification history app like Notification History Log or Noti Save.
- Open the notification log after the person posts a status.
- You’ll be able to see a preview of their status.
This only allows you to view a preview rather than the full status. But it can give you an idea of what the hidden status update contains.
Trying from Someone Else’s Phone
If the person has only hidden their status from you specifically, try viewing their profile from a friend’s phone who still has access.
Steps:
- On a friend’s phone who can view the status, open WhatsApp.
- Navigate to the contact’s profile whose status is hidden from you.
- View their status updates which will be visible from your friend’s phone.
This of course requires you to have a friend willing to help you out. If the status is hidden from “My Contacts Except…” or disabled completely, this won’t work.
Using WhatsApp Business
An interesting workaround is to use WhatsApp Business to bypass status privacy settings in the regular WhatsApp app. Business accounts are treated differently than regular accounts.
To try this:
- Install WhatsApp Business on your phone and set up a business account.
- On WhatsApp Business, search for the contact whose status you want to view.
- You may be able to see their status updates that are hidden on regular WhatsApp.
This doesn’t work every time, but is another clever trick that can occasionally bypass status privacy restrictions.
Conclusion
While WhatsApp does not officially allow viewing hidden statuses, there are some creative workarounds like using Airplane Mode, WhatsApp Web, notification history apps, business accounts, and more. However, these tricks are not always guaranteed to work, especially if privacy settings are very strict.
Keep in mind that if someone has gone through the trouble of hiding their status from you, they likely want privacy. Circumventing that can cause trust issues. If a friend’s status is hidden and you’re concerned, talk to them directly rather than trying to sneak around their privacy settings.