How to Stop Seeing Someone’s Status Updates
If you’re tired of a specific contact’s status updates cluttering your feed, there are two easy ways to handle this—both private and effective.
Mute Their Status Updates
Muting is the simplest way to hide someone’s status without them knowing. Here’s how to do it:
Open contact profile: Go to your WhatsApp chat list, tap on the contact whose status you want to hide. Once in the chat window, tap their name at the top to open their profile page. This is where all the privacy settings for that contact live. Find status options: Scroll down the profile page until you see the “Status” section. You’ll find the option to “Mute Status” here. Tap it, and you’ll get three choices: 8 hours, 1 week, or Always. I usually pick Always if I want a permanent break, but 1 week works great for temporary overwhelm. Confirm mute: Tap “OK” to save your choice. From now on, their statuses won’t show up in your Status tab, and you won’t get any notifications about them. The best part? They’ll never know you muted them—no awkward conversations needed.
You can do this via WhatsApp web (https://www.ws-whatsappsweb.com/) too—just follow the same steps as the mobile app, since the web version mirrors most features.
Restrict the Contact
WhatsApp’s Restrict feature isn’t just for filtering messages—it also helps hide status updates. Here’s how:
Open contact profile: Same as before—tap the contact’s name in the chat window to go to their profile. Find Restrict option: Scroll down to the bottom of the profile page and tap “Restrict”. You’ll get a confirmation pop-up explaining what Restrict does (messages go to filtered folder, no last seen updates, etc.). Confirm Restrict: Tap “Restrict” again to confirm. Now, not only will their messages be out of your way, but their status updates will also disappear from your feed. This is a stronger option if you want to limit their presence entirely, but it’s still private—they won’t get a notification.
How to Prevent Unwanted Status Notifications
Even if you don’t want to hide statuses, you might want to stop getting bombarded with notifications. Here are two ways to do that:
Turn Off Status Notifications
If you don’t want any alerts when someone posts a status, this is the way to go:
Open WhatsApp settings: Tap the three dots in the top right corner, then select “Settings” > “Notifications”. Find status notifications: Scroll down to the “Status” section. Here, you’ll see options for “Status Updates” and “Status Replies”. Toggle off notifications: Turn off the “Show notifications” toggle under Status Updates. Now, you won’t get any pop-ups or sounds when someone posts a new status—you can check the Status tab only when you want to.
Customize Status Notification Sounds
If you still want to see statuses but don’t want them to distract you with sounds:
Go to notification settings: Head to Settings > Notifications > Status (same as the previous step). Change status sound: Tap “Status update sound” and select “None” from the list. This means even if notifications are on, you won’t hear a sound when someone posts a status—perfect for work or meetings. Save changes: Tap “OK” to confirm. Now, you can check statuses at your leisure without being interrupted.
Common WhatsApp Web Questions & Answers
Will someone know if I muted their status on WhatsApp?
No, WhatsApp doesn’t send any notification to the user when you mute their status. This is a deliberate design choice to keep your privacy intact, as muting is often a personal preference rather than a sign of conflict. I remember once I muted a colleague’s status because they were posting constantly about their vacation, and I was swamped with work—they never found out, and we continued to collaborate as usual. Muting only affects your view of their status; it doesn’t change anything on their end: they can still see your status (unless you’ve hidden it via your privacy settings), send you messages, and call you. So you don’t have to worry about hurting anyone’s feelings or creating tension—muting is a quiet, effective way to manage your WhatsApp experience without any drama.
Can I unmute a status later?
Absolutely! If you change your mind and want to see someone’s status again, just go back to their profile page. You’ll see “Unmute Status” instead of the “Mute Status” option (since you muted them earlier). Tap it, and their statuses will start appearing in your feed again. I’ve done this a few times: muted a friend’s status during a busy week, then unmuted them later when I had more time to check updates. It’s a flexible feature that lets you adjust based on your needs. You don’t have to commit to muting forever—you can toggle it on and off as you please.
Does muting a status affect my ability to message the contact?
Not at all! Muting someone’s status only hides their status updates from you—it doesn’t impact your ability to chat with them, call them, or see their profile picture. The contact won’t notice any change in your interaction with them, which is why this is such a great alternative to blocking. I use this all the time: I muted a friend’s status because they post 10 times a day, but I still message them regularly to check in. It’s the perfect balance between staying connected and reducing overwhelm. You can still be friends or colleagues without having to see every single thing they post on their status.
If you’re using WhatsApp on your computer, you can do all these things via WhatsApp web (https://www.ws-whatsappsweb.com/) too—just follow the same steps as the mobile app, since the web version mirrors most features. This is super useful if you’re working on your desktop and don’t want to pick up your phone every time you need to adjust a setting.
Have you tried any of these methods? Let me know how it worked for you! If you have other WhatsApp tips, feel free to share— I’m always looking for new ways to make my experience smoother.
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If you’re using WhatsApp on your computer, you can do all these things via WhatsApp web (https://www.ws-whatsappsweb.com/) too—just follow the same steps as the mobile app, since the web version mirrors most features. This is super useful if you’re working on your desktop and don’t want to pick up your phone every time you need to adjust a setting.
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Ever been scrolling through WhatsApp and thought, “Ugh, I don’t want to see this person’s status updates anymore?” Or maybe someone posts way too often, and you just need a break? I get it—statuses can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to focus on messages that matter. Today, I’m sharing the exact steps I’ve used to block status updates without unfriending or blocking the person entirely (because let’s be real, sometimes you don’t want to make it awkward).
How to Stop Seeing Someone’s Status Updates
If you’re tired of a specific contact’s status updates cluttering your feed, there are two easy ways to handle this—both private and effective.
Mute Their Status Updates
Muting is the simplest way to hide someone’s status without them knowing. Here’s how:
Open contact profile: Go to your WhatsApp chat list, tap on the contact whose status you want to hide. Once in the chat window, tap their name at the top to open their profile page. This is where all the privacy settings for that contact live. Find status options: Scroll down the profile page until you see the “Status” section. You’ll find the option to “Mute Status” here. Tap it, and you’ll get three choices: 8 hours, 1 week, or Always. I usually pick Always if I want a permanent break, but 1 week works great for temporary overwhelm. Confirm mute: Tap “OK” to save your choice. From now on, their statuses won’t show up in your Status tab, and you won’t get any notifications about them. The best part? They’ll never know you muted them—no awkward conversations needed.
Restrict the Contact
WhatsApp’s Restrict feature isn’t just for filtering messages—it also helps hide status updates. Here’s how:
Open contact profile: Same as before—tap the contact’s name in the chat window to go to their profile. Find Restrict option: Scroll down to the bottom of the profile page and tap “Restrict”. You’ll get a confirmation pop-up explaining what Restrict does (messages go to filtered folder, no last seen updates, etc.). Confirm Restrict: Tap “Restrict” again to confirm. Now, not only will their messages be out of your way, but their status updates will also disappear from your feed. This is a stronger option if you want to limit their presence entirely, but it’s still private—they won’t get a notification.
How to Prevent Unwanted Status Notifications
Even if you don’t want to hide statuses, you might want to stop getting bombarded with notifications. Here are two ways to do that:
Turn Off Status Notifications
If you don’t want any alerts when someone posts a status, this is the way to go:
Open WhatsApp settings: Tap the three dots in the top right corner, then select “Settings” > “Notifications”. Find status notifications: Scroll down to the “Status” section. Here, you’ll see options for “Status Updates” and “Status Replies”. Toggle off notifications: Turn off the “Show notifications” toggle under Status Updates. Now, you won’t get any pop-ups or sounds when someone posts a new status—you can check the Status tab only when you want to.
Customize Status Notification Sounds
If you still want to see statuses but don’t want them to distract you with sounds:
Go to notification settings: Head to Settings > Notifications > Status (same as the previous step). Change status sound: Tap “Status update sound” and select “None” from the list. This means even if notifications are on, you won’t hear a sound when someone posts a status—perfect for work or meetings. Save changes: Tap “OK” to confirm. Now, you can check statuses at your leisure without being interrupted.
Common WhatsApp Web Questions & Answers
Will someone know if I muted their status on WhatsApp?
No, WhatsApp doesn’t send any notification to the user when you mute their status. This is a deliberate design choice to keep your privacy intact, as muting is often a personal preference rather than a sign of conflict. I remember once I muted a colleague’s status because they were posting constantly about their vacation, and I was swamped with work—they never found out, and we continued to collaborate as usual. Muting only affects your view of their status; it doesn’t change anything on their end: they can still see your status (unless you’ve hidden it via your privacy settings), send you messages, and call you. So you don’t have to worry about hurting anyone’s feelings or creating tension—muting is a quiet, effective way to manage your WhatsApp experience without any drama.
Can I unmute a status later?
Absolutely! If you change your mind and want to see someone’s status again, just go back to their profile page. You’ll see “Unmute Status” instead of the “Mute Status” option (since you muted them earlier). Tap it, and their statuses will start appearing in your feed again. I’ve done this a few times: muted a friend’s status during a busy week, then unmuted them later when I had more time to check updates. It’s a flexible feature that lets you adjust based on your needs. You don’t have to commit to muting forever—you can toggle it on and off as you please.
Does muting a status affect my ability to message the contact?
Not at all! Muting someone’s status only hides their status updates from you—it doesn’t impact your ability to chat with them, call them, or see their profile picture. The contact won’t notice any change in your interaction with them, which is why this is such a great alternative to blocking. I use this all the time: I muted a friend’s status because they post 10 times a day, but I still message them regularly to check in. It’s the perfect balance between staying connected and reducing overwhelm. You can still be friends or colleagues without having to see every single thing they post on their status.
If you’re using WhatsApp on your computer, you can do all these things via WhatsApp web (https://www.ws-whatsappsweb.com/) too—just follow the same steps as the mobile app, since the web version mirrors most features. This is super useful if you’re working on your desktop and don’t want to pick up your phone every time you need to adjust a setting.
You can even access the Restrict and notification settings via the web version, making it easy to manage your WhatsApp experience from any device. Whether you’re on mobile or desktop, these tips work across the board to help you take control of your status feed.
Next time you’re feeling overwhelmed by status updates, give one of these methods a try—you’ll be glad you did!
