WhatsApp continues to be the most used messaging app worldwide, with over 2 million active users who are expectant of new features. However, privacy among users raises the question: Can the "seen" status be avoided in specific conversations? Get the details below.
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That being said, disabling the "seen" status on WhatsApp has different solutions, including 'disabling message read receipts' from the settings on the platform. However, there is an even more practical and personalized way to do it.
Replying to WhatsApp messages without leaving the double check
This time, the trick to not leave the "seen" status on WhatsApp when replying to messages involves using Google Assistant; a voice tool available on almost all Android devices. Follow the steps below to avoid leaving the double check indicating that you've read a message:
- Activate Google Assistant (by holding down the home button) and ask it to read your WhatsApp messages.
- The voice tool will ask for permission to access device notifications, including your WhatsApp account.
- Once you grant access to the app, you will see a WhatsApp notification bar and it will start replying to messages without even entering the app.
- That's it, now you can read messages on WhatsApp without leaving the blue checkmark.
Similarly, some recent versions of WhatsApp allow you to read messages from the notification bar itself; if the message is short, you can swipe it down and reply to it without needing to go to the main platform.