Many people want to see or track who views my status updates on WhatsApp. The app allows you to check who has seen your status, but there are certain limits.
Some users even try third-party apps to know who checks their profile or DP. However, not all these tools are safe or supported by WhatsApp.
Key Takeaways:
- You can see or track who views your WhatsApp status only if read receipts are enabled.
- WhatsApp does not allow users to check who viewed their profile or display picture.
- Third-party apps may claim to show profile viewers, but are risky and not officially supported by WhatsApp.
How to See or Track Who Views My Status Updates on WhatsApp
WhatsApp lets you check who viewed your status easily. But this feature only works when read receipts are turned on.
If you or someone else has turned off read receipts, you cannot see their name in your viewers list. The process is simple and works on Android, iOS, and WhatsApp Web.
Follow these steps to check viewers:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the Updates tab.
- Tap My Status to view your uploaded status.
- Select any status and tap the eye icon or swipe up.
- You will see a list of people who viewed it.
The list also shows how long ago they viewed your status. But remember, you cannot see how many times a person viewed it. Also, this information disappears after 24 hours when your status expires.
If you have turned off read receipts, you cannot see who viewed your status. Similarly, if others have disabled their receipts, their names will not appear in your viewer list.
Manage Who Can See or Track Your WhatsApp Status Updates
You can control who can see your WhatsApp status. By default, your status is visible to contacts saved on your phone.
But you must also have their number saved for it to work. WhatsApp offers three privacy options to manage your audience.
Follow these steps to set privacy:
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Status.
- Choose from these options:
- My Contacts: All contacts can view your status.
- My Contacts Except: Exclude specific people from seeing it.
- Only Share With: Allow only selected contacts to view.
This feature works like Instagram’s Close Friends list. You can also block people if you don’t want them to view your updates at all. This gives you full control over your privacy.
How to See Who Views My WhatsApp Profile or DP
WhatsApp does not provide any direct option to check who views your profile or display picture (DP). This is done to protect user privacy.
Still, many third-party apps claim they can show this information. While they may seem useful, they often come with privacy and security risks.
Some apps that claim to help include:
MoniMaster for WhatsApp
- Tracks WhatsApp chats, calls, and media.
- Helps monitor WhatsApp activity on Android and iOS.
- Shows sent and received photos and videos.
- You need to create an account and buy a plan.
WhatsTracker: Who View Profile
- Shows who viewed your WhatsApp DP.
- Displays visit time, date, and number of views.
- Available on the Google Play Store with a 3.2 rating.
Who Viewed My Profile – Wprofi
- Tracks profile visits in real time.
- Shows anonymous viewers of your WhatsApp profile.
- Has a simple interface and is free to use.
While these apps sound interesting, they are unofficial. WhatsApp does not support or recommend them. Using such apps can risk your personal data and privacy.
How to Control Your WhatsApp Profile Privacy
Your WhatsApp profile contains your name, display picture, status, and number. You can manage who can view these details anytime.
Steps to set privacy:
- Open WhatsApp > Settings > Account > Privacy.
- Choose who can see your profile picture, status, and last seen.
- Select My Contacts to hide details from strangers.
The word DP stands for Display Picture. You can change or hide it anytime. Keeping your privacy settings updated ensures your information stays safe.
The End Note
If you want to see or track who views my status updates on WhatsApp, use the built-in viewer feature. It shows who viewed your status within 24 hours.
For profile or DP views, WhatsApp does not offer any option. Third-party apps may claim to help, but are unsafe. Always use official settings to stay secure online.
