With the acquisition of WhatsApp Messenger by Facebook, a lot of things have changed both concerning the functionalities and user experience. Previously it was not possible to hide the WhatsApp Last Seen checker message. However, with recent changes in features and after few major updates it is now possible to hide your last online activity time on WhatsApp.

What is WhatsApp Last Seen Message?
This message shows your last online activity on WhatsApp messenger to all your messenger contacts. It is different from the online status. Online status means that you are currently connected to the Internet. However, the last seen message displays the time which tells that when you last used the messenger. With your last seen activity, your friends can assume if you have read their messages or not. And if last seen is active on your WhatsApp messenger and you are ignoring someone’s messages then it may piss them off.

WhatsApp now provide three different settings to either limit or completely disable your WhatsApp last seen checker.

Everyone
All WhatsApp users can see your last seen time stamp.

My Contacts
Only your WhastApp Messenger contacts can see your last seen time stamp.

Nobody
Your WhatsApp last seen time stamp will not be visible to anyone.

I assume you are now clear about the difference between ‘Online’ and ‘Last Seen’ status on WhatsApp messenger for Android. The below detailed tutorial will only help you to hide your WhatsApp Last seen checker. It will not have any effect on your online status.

Hide WhatsApp Last Seen Checker on iPhone
1.Open WhatsApp messenger
2.Go to settings » accounts » privacy
3.From privacy section open ‘Last Seen‘ and select ‘Nobody‘
Now no one will be able to view your last seen time stamp on the messenger.

Hide WhatsApp Last Seen Checker on Android
Hiding your last activity time stamp on WhatsApp is as simple as hiding on iPhone.
1.Open WhatsApp messenger on your Android smartphone
2.Click on three vertical dots present on top left corner of the application
3.From here go to settings menu » open account » privacy
4.In privacy section you will find Last Seen option
5.Open Last Seen and Select Nobody
Restart your WhatsApp messenger and get rid of WhatsApp last seen checker forever.

Downside of Hiding WhatsApp Last Seen Message
There is one downside of hiding your last activity time on WhatsApp. If you disable your last seen time stamp then you will not be able to view the last seen time stamp of other people WhatsApp messenger. Yes, this is the only downside but at the end of the day it will save you from a lot of nuisance.

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