How to Hide Blue Ticks, Typing and Recording Status in GB WhatsApp

Blue ticks tell the sender you’ve read their message. The “typing…” and “recording…” labels show them you’re replying. Together they create a lot of pressure to answer immediately. GB WhatsApp lets you hide all three, so you can read and respond in your own time.

This guide shows how to hide each one, how it differs from official WhatsApp’s read receipts option, and the limits you should know.

What You Can Hide

Indicator	What others normally see	Can GB WhatsApp hide it?	Official WhatsApp?
Blue ticks	Message was read	Yes	Yes, but you also lose others’ ticks
Typing	“typing…” in the chat	Yes	No
Recording	“recording audio…”	Yes	No
Second grey tick	Message delivered	Yes	No

How to Hide Blue Ticks

1. Open GB WhatsApp.
2. Tap the three-dot menu, then GB Settings.
3. Open Privacy and Security.
4. Turn on Hide blue ticks. Some builds call it Hide read receipts.
5. If your build lets you choose, select whether it applies to contacts, groups or both.

Now you can open and read messages without the sender’s ticks turning blue.

When Do the Ticks Turn Blue?

In most builds, blue ticks are sent when you reply to the chat. So if you read a message and reply later, the sender sees blue ticks at the moment you reply. This keeps conversations natural while giving you time to think.

How to Hide Typing Status

1. Open GB Settings, then Privacy and Security.
2. Turn on Hide typing.
3. Choose whether it applies to contacts, groups or both if available.

The other person won’t see “typing…” while you write.

How to Hide Recording Status

1. In the same Privacy and Security menu, turn on Hide recording.
2. Choose contacts, groups or both if your build supports it.

Now “recording audio…” won’t appear while you record a voice note.

Hide the Second Tick Too

If you want to hide even the fact that a message reached your phone, you can hide the second grey tick. Our guide to hiding the second tick in GB WhatsApp explains how, and why it can cause confusion.

Why GB’s Option Is Better Than Official Read Receipts

In official WhatsApp, turning off read receipts works both ways. If you hide your blue ticks, you can’t see anyone else’s. GB WhatsApp’s option usually doesn’t have this rule, so you can hide yours while still seeing when others read your messages. Behavior can vary between builds.

Use Ghost Mode for One-Tap Control

If you switch these settings often, Ghost Mode turns on blue tick, typing, recording and online status hiding all at once. It’s faster than changing each option separately.

Limits to Know

• Replying sends blue ticks for earlier messages in most builds.
• Voice notes may show as played once you listen and reply.
• Group chats may handle read receipts differently from private chats.
• Hiding indicators doesn’t hide your online status. See how to hide online status.

Not Working? Try These Fixes

Problem	Fix
Sender still sees blue ticks	Check the option is on for that chat type, then restart the app
Typing still shows	Make sure Hide typing applies to contacts and groups
Options missing	Update to the latest GB WhatsApp version
Blue ticks sent when opening the chat	Some builds send ticks on reply, others on open, check your build’s options

Using These Features Fairly

Hiding blue ticks and typing is perfectly reasonable when you need time. Just remember that people may assume you haven’t seen something important. For urgent chats, a quick reply is still the kindest option.

Blue Ticks in Group Chats

In groups, the double blue tick appears only when every member has read the message. Message info shows who read it and when. If you hide blue ticks for groups, you won’t appear in the read list until you reply.

Voice Notes and Blue Ticks

For voice notes, a blue microphone icon shows the recipient played it. Some builds include a separate option to hide this, often called hide blue microphone. Check Privacy and Security in your build.

Recommended Setups

Situation	Setting
Busy at work	Hide blue ticks and typing for contacts
Large groups	Hide blue ticks for groups only
Thinking before replying	Hide typing and recording
Complete privacy	Ghost Mode

Reading From Notifications

Another simple way to read without blue ticks is to read the message in your notification panel. As long as you don’t open the chat, no blue ticks are sent, even in official WhatsApp. GB WhatsApp’s option is more flexible, but this trick is handy too.

After Updates

Privacy options occasionally reset after updates. Check your settings after installing a new version. See our update guide.

Blue Ticks on Linked Devices

If you read messages on WhatsApp Web or another linked device, blue ticks may be sent from there, even if GB WhatsApp hides them on your phone. Log out of linked devices you don’t use to keep your settings consistent.

Conclusion

Hiding blue ticks, typing and recording status gives you space to read and reply without pressure. GB WhatsApp handles this better than official WhatsApp, because you usually keep seeing other people’s ticks. Turn the options on in Privacy and Security, or use Ghost Mode for one-tap control. For the full set of privacy tools, see our GB WhatsApp privacy settings guide.

Frequently Asked Questions