Three new key privacy options have been added to WhatsApp, giving you more control over who can see your activity and what they can share.
New WhatsApp Tips and Tricks – EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW!!!
WhatsApp has been steadily expanding its privacy features for a while now, adding end-to-end encryption, two-step authentication, and more. Now, thanks to the latest update, we can add a few more options to the mix.
First, there is a way to leave a group chat without notifying everyone. Instead, only the admins of the group chat will see when you leave. In theory, a feature like this would make it less obvious that you’re gone, reducing the chance that other chat members will message you later to ask why you’re gone.
You can also control who can see your online status, with options to keep it open to everyone, limit it to contacts, or always appear offline to everyone. According to Facebook, this lets you browse WhatsApp without worrying about someone trying to start a conversation when you're not interested.