How to Hide Blue Ticks in GB WhatsApp

Blue ticks can show other people that you have read their messages. If you prefer to read messages without immediately showing a read receipt, GB WhatsApp may offer a privacy setting for this.

The exact option depends on your installed version. Here is how to find it, how to check whether it works, and what you should know before changing it.

How to Hide Blue Ticks in GB WhatsApp

Follow these steps to check the read-receipt settings in your version of GB WhatsApp.

1. Open GB WhatsApp Settings

Open GB WhatsApp on your Android phone and tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, if available. Look for GB Settings, Settings, or a similarly named option.

2. Find the Privacy Menu

Open the privacy section and look for settings related to read receipts, blue ticks, or message privacy. The exact menu name may differ between versions.

3. Look for the Blue Tick Setting

Check for an option such as Hide Blue Ticks or Read Receipts. Read the description carefully, as some settings may control different types of messages or conversations.

4. Enable the Option

Turn on the relevant setting if it is available. Return to your chats and test it with a trusted contact to see whether the read indicators behave as expected.

If you cannot find the option, your version may use a different menu or may not support that feature. Avoid changing unrelated privacy settings just to achieve the same result.

What Do Blue Ticks Mean?

In a typical WhatsApp conversation, the ticks indicate the status of a message:

• One gray tick: The message has been sent.
• Two gray ticks: The message has been delivered.
• Two blue ticks: The message has been read when read receipts apply.

Blue ticks are not the same as Last Seen or online status. They relate to message-reading indicators, while Last Seen shows when someone was last active.

Why Are Blue Ticks Still Showing?

If blue ticks continue to appear after you change the setting, check these common causes.

You changed the wrong setting. Hiding your online status does not necessarily disable read receipts. Look specifically for the blue-tick or read-receipt control.

Your version uses a different menu. GB WhatsApp is a modified third-party app, and available settings can vary between builds. Follow the options shown in your own installation.

The setting may not work as expected. Close and reopen the app, then test it again. If the behavior does not change, the feature may not be supported correctly in your version.

Group chats may behave differently. Read-receipt behavior can differ between individual and group conversations. Do not assume that a setting affects every message type in the same way.

Can You Hide Blue Ticks for One Contact Only?

That depends on your version of GB WhatsApp. Some builds may offer additional privacy controls, while others may provide only a general read-receipt setting.

Check the conversation menu or privacy settings for a contact-specific option. If you cannot find one, do not assume you can apply the setting to a single person.

Does Hiding Blue Ticks Also Hide Last Seen?

No. These are separate privacy controls.

Hiding blue ticks concerns read receipts. Last Seen concerns your previous activity, while online status indicates whether you are currently using the app.

If you want to control your activity time separately, read our guide on how to freeze Last Seen on GB WhatsApp.

Can You Still See Other People’s Blue Ticks?

In the official WhatsApp app, disabling read receipts generally also prevents you from seeing read receipts in individual chats. Group chats have different rules.

GB WhatsApp may offer additional options, but their behavior can vary by version. Test the setting rather than assuming it works exactly like the official app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I read a message without showing blue ticks?

Some versions of GB WhatsApp offer a setting intended to hide read receipts. Check your privacy menu and test the behavior before relying on it.

Can I turn blue ticks back on?

If your version provides a blue-tick or read-receipt toggle, return to the same menu and switch it back to its previous state.

Do blue ticks mean someone is online?

No. Blue ticks indicate that a message has been read when read receipts apply. They do not confirm that the person is currently online.

Is hiding blue ticks guaranteed to work?

No. GB WhatsApp is a third-party modified application, and its features may vary or stop working between versions. It should not be treated as a guarantee of privacy.

Hiding blue ticks may help you manage read receipts in GB WhatsApp, provided your version supports the feature. Check the available settings, test the result, and remember that read receipts and activity status are separate controls.