@the_smallie you’re likely seeing this person’s status because they have you saved as a contact, and we’re running a small test of this feature with a limited group of users.
your status privacy hasn’t changed - people you haven’t saved as a contact cannot see your status.
@Letter_to_Jack you’re likely seeing this person’s status because they have you saved as a contact, and we’re running a small test of this feature with a limited group of users.
your status privacy hasn’t changed - people you haven’t saved as a contact cannot see your status.
Can Whatsapp tell me why I am seeing updates from people I didn’t save their contacts?
I didn’t save their contacts because I don’t want to know anything about them, so why is this app forcing it on me.
this is correct. your status privacy hasn’t changed - if it’s set to be visible only to your contacts, they’re the only ones who can see it.
we’re running a small test with a limited group of users where you may see someone’s status if you interacted with them on WhatsApp recently and they saved you in their contacts, even if you haven’t saved them.
Breaking News 🚨
WhatsApp just rolled out a new update and here is why you are now seeing stories/status updates from contacts you have NOT saved and what you need to do:
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