How to Delete WhatsApp Status [iPhone, Android & Web]
Posted a WhatsApp status you now regret? Whether it was a typo, an accidental photo, or you simply changed your mind, deleting a status update is quick and easy. This guide will show you exactly how to delete WhatsApp Status and the information you should know about WhatsApp Status.
Part 1. How to Delete WhatsApp Status on Your Devices
There are some differences in the steps of deleting WhatsApp Status on different devices. You can see which instruction might work best for you.
1.1 How to Delete a WhatsApp Status on Android
Step 1. Open WhatsApp and navigate to the Updates tab. This tab is located between "Chats" and "Calls".
Step 2. Under the "Status" heading, tap on status-privacy. This will show you all of your active status updates from the last 24 hours.
Step 3. Locate the precise status update that you wish to delete. Tap the three-dot menu icon (...) located directly to the right of that update's timestamp.
Step 4. A small menu will pop up. Tap on Delete. WhatsApp will ask for confirmation to ensure you don't remove it by accident. Tap Delete again to permanently erase the status.
1.2 How to Delete a WhatsApp Status on iPhone
Step 1. Open WhatsApp and tap the Updates tab from the main navigation menu at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2. Tap on My Status to see your current updates.
Step 3. Locate the particular update you wish to remove, then tap the (...) three-dot menu icon next to it. In the menu that appears, tap Delete.
Step 4. A confirmation message will appear. Tap Delete 1 Status Update to finalize the action.
1.3 How to Delete a WhatsApp Status on Web
Step 1. Open the WhatsApp website: web.WhatsApp.com.
Step 2. Click the Status icon at the top left of the screen.
Step 3. Select the Status you want to delete and click the three-dot icon and click the Delete button.
Step 4. Confirm the deletion by clicking the Delete button on the pop-up prompt.
View Also: How to Hide Online Status on WhatsAppPart 2. A Smarter Way: Control Who Sees Your Status Before You Post
Instead of deleting a status after the fact, you can proactively control who sees it in the first place. You can manage this in your Status Privacy settings on your mobile device.
Step 1. Go to the Updates tab.
Step 2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner (Android) or the "Privacy" link in the top-left (iPhone) and select Status privacy.
Step 3. You will see three options:
- My contacts: All your contacts can see your status.
- My contacts except...: Allows you to exclude specific people.
- Only share with...: Allows you to create a specific list of people who can see your status.
Step 4. Confirm the deletion by clicking the Delete button on the pop-up prompt.
Keep in mind that any modifications you make to these settings will only be reflected in future status updates.
Part 3. FAQs about WhatsApp Status
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1. Can I see who viewed my status before deleting it?
Yes. Before you delete the status, you can open it on your phone and tap the small eye icon at the bottom (or swipe up) to see a list of every contact who has viewed it. This list is no longer accessible after the status is deleted.
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2. Can I recover a deleted WhatsApp status?
No. Deletion is a permanent action. If you want to share the same content again, you will need to upload the photo or video as a new status update.
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3. Can I delete someone else's status?
You cannot delete a status posted by another person. However, if you no longer wish to see a particular contact's updates, you can mute them. Their statuses will then appear in a separate, collapsed "Muted updates" section instead of at the top of your list.
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4. How WhatsApp statuses work?
WhatsApp statuses auto-delete after 24 hours - you don't always need to manually remove them.
If they haven't turned off read receipts, viewers you've posted to can see who has viewed a status. Once deleted, a status disappears immediately for everyone, but people who've already viewed it remain logged in the viewer list until it expires. -
5. What happens after you delete a WhatsApp status?
The status disappears instantly from the feed. Recipients see "This status is no longer available" if they try to view it later. No one gets notified that you deleted the status.
Part 4. Bonus Tip: How to Transfer WhatsApp Data to a New Phone
If you're switching to a new iPhone, you might want to keep all your chat history, media, and even past Status content. While WhatsApp has its own iCloud backup feature, it can be time-consuming and sometimes fails due to storage limitations or network issues. TunesKit WhatsApp Transfer can move your entire WhatsApp data directly from one iPhone to another without iCloud or iTunes.
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Step 1 Connect your iPhones to PC
Install TunesKit WhatsApp Transfer on your computer. Connect both iPhones via USB cables. Open the software and you will see 5 apps' names on the screen. Select the WhatsApp option.
Step 2 Transfer WhatsApp data
On the homepage, you can find 4 features of the software. The Transfer feature is the first one. On the Transfer page, you should. Confirm that the source device and the destination device are correct. Click the Transfer button if everything is OK.
Part 5. Conclusion
Now you know exactly how to delete WhatsApp status updates on different devices and, more importantly, how to manage your privacy to control who sees your content from the start. You have full control over what you share.
If you have a new iPhone and want to use WhatsApp on it, you can use TunesKit WhatsApp Transfer to transfer all your WhatsApp data to the new iPhone in one click.
