WhatsApp last seen is an important feature, it helps you to see when the person checked their WhatsApp. However, as a privacy setting, a WhatsApp user can hide their Last Seen status.
In that case, you won’t able to see their last seen.
That’s why a question arises can we someone’s last seen? Therefore, this article will explain how to see last seen on WhatsApp even if hidden.
Quick Summary – How to See Last Seen on WhatsApp Even If Hidden
WhatsApp doesn’t have any official method to find someone’s last seen if disabled. However, there are some third-party Last Seen trackers that will help you to do so. Here are three of them –
- WaStat – for Android
- WhatStat – for iOS
- WA Web Plus – Chrome Extension
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How to See Last Seen on WhatsApp Even If Hidden
Before using any third-party app, let’s see how you can see someone’s last seen on WhatsApp.
Note – If by mistakenly, you have disabled your last seen feature, you won’t be able to see other’s last seen as well. To find out, check your last-seen settings.
Turn ON the Last Seen Feature on WhatsApp
Go to WhatsApp > Settings (For Android, tap on three vertical dots and then select settings). Tap on Privacy > Last Seen and Online
You can select Everyone or My Contacts, if you have selected Nobody, you won’t be able to see anybody’s last seen.
If you still aren’t able to see their last seen, that means they haven’t enabled their activity status. To find out you need to use some third-party tools to check their last seen.
3 Third-Party Apps to See Last Seen on WhatsApp Even If Hidden
Before we begin, you should know that WhatsApp doesn’t recommend these methods and there is no official method to see someone’s last seen. For many of you, these three apps/extensions will work or not.
We have researched and found three such apps/extensions that help you see last seen.
#1. WaStat
WaStat is a WhatsApp tracking app on the Google Play Store (Android). The app has 5 million+ downloads with 4 stars and it will help you track your WhatsApp contacts activity.
Although the app has a paid subscription they offer a free trial as well.
Using this tool you can monitor up to 10 profiles.
#2. WhatStat
WhatStat is an iOS alternative to WaStat, you can download it from the App Store. After downloading you can add contacts you want to track, and it will notify you when your contact gets online.
By doing this you can track someone’s last seen.
Note – This is a paid app that offers a 24-hour free trial.
#3. WA Web Plus
WA Web Plus is a Chrome extension for WhatsApp Web. For your information, WhatsApp Web is a web version of WhatsApp, which you can access on any browser by typing this URL – web.whatsapp.com
Install this Chrome extension and go to WhatsApp Web, it is a powerful tool that will increase your WhatsApp capabilities.
The tool has received mixed reviews, for some users it worked, and for some, it did not. Although it’s a free tool, you can give it a try.
Steps –
- Add WA Web Plus Extension, from Chrome Web Store.
- Go to the web.whatsapp.com and sync it with your phone
- Add contacts you want to track
- You will get a notification when they come online
- That’s how you can track their last seen
Related – How to Read Someone’s WhatsApp Chat on Your Phone
Conclusion
WhatsApp is one of the most used chatting apps, and one of the reasons behind is the privacy it offers. However, many third-party developers provide such tools where one can use WhatsApp unethically.
While using such apps, please pay attention to the permission for data they want to access. The tracking app doesn’t require you to access personal information, if any app or service is trying to access your info, avoid the app or service.
In the end, we hope this article helped you, thanks for reading!
