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WhatsApp continues to strengthen user privacy by rolling out features that give people more control over what they share and with whom. One of the most useful privacy upgrades allows users to hide their “Last Seen” status and profile photo from specific contacts, instead of hiding them from everyone or only unknown numbers.

This feature is especially helpful for users who want to maintain personal boundaries without blocking someone or going completely invisible on the platform. Whether it’s work colleagues, distant relatives, or casual contacts, WhatsApp now lets you decide exactly who can see your activity details.

Earlier, WhatsApp offered only two privacy choices for “Last Seen” and profile photo visibility:

• Visible to everyone or no one
• Visible only to saved contacts

With the updated privacy controls, WhatsApp introduced a third and more flexible option—allowing users to hide information from specific contacts only. This means you can stay visible to most people while restricting access for selected individuals.

The feature is available on both Android and iOS versions of WhatsApp and is part of the app’s broader effort to enhance user privacy and transparency.

Digital privacy has become increasingly important as messaging apps play a bigger role in daily communication. The ability to hide last seen or profile photos from selected contacts helps users:

• Avoid unnecessary questions or pressure about online activity
• Maintain professional and personal boundaries
• Reduce unwanted attention without blocking contacts
• Feel more in control of their digital presence

This feature is particularly useful for people who use WhatsApp for both personal and professional communication.

Follow these simple steps to customize your Last Seen visibility:

Once done, only the selected contacts will be restricted from seeing your last seen status.

You can also limit who sees your profile picture by following these steps:

Your profile photo will remain visible to everyone else except the chosen contacts.

• The feature works independently for Last Seen and profile photo
• Restricted contacts will not be notified about these changes
• If you hide your Last Seen, you may also lose the ability to see others’ Last Seen status
• The same settings apply across devices linked to your WhatsApp account

By offering more granular privacy controls, WhatsApp empowers users to manage their visibility without compromising communication.