The WhatsApp app will default to the “Chats” tab when you first open the app, unless you last used “Status” or “Calls”. The “Status” tab may also be worth checking out, as user can update their status to reflect their recent activity.

Group chats don’t display “last seen” information, so you’ll need to choose a one-on-one message.

If the word “Online” appears below the contact’s name, they have WhatsApp open on their device right now. [1] X Research source If a user has blocked you, you won’t be able to see their “last seen” information (and may not even be able to access any messages with them). Users may also opt to hide their online activity in their Privacy settings, but there are still third-party methods available for checking their status.