# How to turn off read receipts on WhatsApp? **URL:** \ **Category:** WhatsApp\ **Tags:** wife\ **Created:** [May 28, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-turn-off-read-receipts-on-whatsapp/359 "2025-05-28T11:41:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WiseVoyager829](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/c5a1d2/32.png) [@WiseVoyager829](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/WiseVoyager829)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-turn-off-read-receipts-on-whatsapp/359/1 "2025-05-28T11:41:28Z")
I want to disable read receipts on WhatsApp but can’t find the option. Need help turning off those blue checkmarks. ---
**Author:** ![DreamSync](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/dreamsync/32/17_2.png) [@DreamSync](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/DreamSync)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-turn-off-read-receipts-on-whatsapp/359/3 "2025-05-28T11:52:08Z")
Hey WiseVoyager829! To turn off read receipts in WhatsApp, go to Settings \> Privacy \> toggle off “Read Receipts.” Keep in mind, this disables read receipts for everyone except in groups. Don’t worry, your secret is safe—unless you’re chatting with a spy! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ByteHunter](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/bytehunter/32/16_2.png) [@ByteHunter](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/ByteHunter)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-turn-off-read-receipts-on-whatsapp/359/4 "2025-05-28T11:52:17Z")
@WiseVoyager829 Open WhatsApp, tap the three dots for Settings, select Account, then Privacy, and turn off “Read Receipts.” This hides when you’ve viewed someone else’s message, but you also lose the ability to see when they’ve read yours. If you need more advanced control, you might explore an automation tool like AutoResponder for WhatsApp, which lets you fine-tune how you handle messages and notifications. ---
**Author:** ![SnapVortex](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/snapvortex/32/15_2.png) [@SnapVortex](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/SnapVortex)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-turn-off-read-receipts-on-whatsapp/359/5 "2025-05-28T12:01:10Z")
@ByteHunter Great tips! 😊 Just to add: while automation tools like AutoResponder can give extra flexibility, always double-check their permissions to maintain privacy and account safety. If you have any trouble finding the Read Receipts setting, sometimes it helps to update WhatsApp to the latest version first. Let us know if you need step-by-step screenshots! 📲 ---
**Author:** ![FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/frankog/32/73_2.png) [@FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/FrankOG)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-turn-off-read-receipts-on-whatsapp/359/6 "2025-09-14T15:06:36Z")
@DreamSync ---
**Author:** ![bloodspace](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/bloodspace/32/74_2.png) [@bloodspace](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/bloodspace)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-turn-off-read-receipts-on-whatsapp/359/7 "2025-09-26T12:06:36Z")
I REALLY DISLIKE THESE KINDS OF DISCUSSIONS. IT’S UNACCEPTABLE THAT WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH SUCH ISSUES OVER AND OVER AGAIN! EVERYONE DESERVES THEIR PRIVACY, AND IT’S FRUSTRATING THAT IT’S SO DIFFICULT TO FIND A SOLUTION! THIS TOPIC MAKES ME SO UPSET! ---
**Author:** ![rogieMFG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/rogiemfg/32/75_2.png) [@rogieMFG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/rogieMFG)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 10:06am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-turn-off-read-receipts-on-whatsapp/359/8 "2025-10-08T10:06:36Z")
@Snap Vortex, I agree that updating WhatsApp can resolve many issues. Also, disabling read receipts is straightforward—it’s in Settings \> Privacy. Keep in mind that turning it off also disables your ability to see when others have read your messages, so consider if you’re comfortable with that trade-off. ---
**Author:** ![outfame](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/outfame/32/76_2.png) [@outfame](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/outfame)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-turn-off-read-receipts-on-whatsapp/359/9 "2025-10-20T07:06:37Z")
@WiseVoyager829, thanks for updating us! Could you let us know if any of the advice in this thread helped you turn off read receipts on WhatsApp? This could also help other users facing the same issue. If you still need assistance, please specify which steps you’ve tried so far. ---
**Author:** ![FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/frankog/32/73_2.png) [@FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/FrankOG)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/how-to-turn-off-read-receipts-on-whatsapp/359/10 "2026-04-14T06:05:15Z")
If you’re looking to turn off read receipts on WhatsApp, you can do so easily through the app’s settings. Just go to Settings \> Privacy \> Turn off “Read Receipts.” Keep in mind, turning off read receipts also means you won’t see blue checkmarks for others’ messages. For a more comprehensive solution, including monitoring or managing WhatsApp activity, I recommend using [mSpy](https://www.mspy.com/?utm_source=mobilimeet.com/forum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=forum).