How Can I Check Who Viewed My WhatsApp Profile

WhatsApp is an instant messaging app that helps users stay connected. However, some of its features can raise user's curiosity about who is stalking them. For instance, some believe their WhatsApp profiles are being closely watched.

On platforms like Reddit, users frequently ask questions about tracking profile visitors or who screenshotted their profile on WhatsApp. These users hope to find legal methods to see who viewed their WhatsApp profile. This article explores whether it is possible to check who viewed your WhatsApp profile. It examines WhatsApp privacy features and third-party profile viewer apps.

Key Takeaways:

• WhatsApp doesn't let you see who viewed your profile, but it shows Status viewers.
• It is better to strengthen our privacy settings rather than bother trying to track visitors.
• Almost no third-party profile viewer tracker apps work as advertised.
• Parents concerned about their children's WhatsApp activities can use parental control tools.

WhatsApp Official: No Native Feature to Check Profile Viewers

WhatsApp has never provided users with official functions to view who visited your profile. Unlike other platforms, such as LinkedIn, it does not notify you that another user checked your profile.

Besides, its official support and privacy policy pages don't have related instructions about profile visitor records. Even WhatsApp Business does not include such a function, nor does it open interfaces or APIs to track visitors.

The only case to know if someone views your WhatsApp profile is that they accidentally tap on the voice or video call button while viewing your profile. You can also gauge their interest in your profile by how frequently they view your Status updates.

Furthermore, WhatsApp end-to-end encryption is only used to protect chat content such as text, pictures, videos, etc. It does not record or prevent another person from viewing your profile. While WhatsApp collects some metadata about contacts and timestamps, which can help pinpoint who viewed your WhatsApp profile, the official has never publicly shared such information.

With the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), WhatsApp plans to interoperate with other messaging platforms. Despite this update, there is no indication that WhatsApp will add a feature to identify profile visitors. With WhatsApp's ongoing commitment to user privacy, the imminent introduction of such a feature is unlikely.

Practical Tips for Controlling WhatsApp Privacy

To better explore WhatsApp privacy, below are some practical tips to put in place.

Check Who Viewed Your Status

While checking who viewed your Status does not equate to checking who viewed your profile, it may give you some insight. For instance, if someone consistently views your Status and always appears as the first to check it, they might be checking your profile as often too.

If the person also frequently messages you when you are online, it further confirms they are monitoring your activity. Hence, stay alert to their other comments or behaviors.

Control Your WhatsApp Privacy

It is better to strengthen your privacy settings instead of trying to track profile visitors. For instance, you can determine who can see your profile information from Settings > Privacy > Profile photo.

You can also control who can view your online status, last seen status, and Status/Updates.

WhatsApp also allows you to block unknown numbers to prevent unwanted interactions.

Add Contacts Carefully

You should exercise caution when adding new contacts. With thorough vetting, you can avoid unknown numbers or accounts belonging to stalkers or scammers. You can also use WhatsApp privacy to block unknown numbers from adding you to groups without your consent.

Review Your Privacy Settings Regularly

Regularly check privacy settings to ensure that unauthorized users cannot access profile information. For better privacy protection, consider alternative apps like Signal and Threema for additional security features. Although they do not include profile visitor tracking because it contradicts privacy app principles, they are highly invested in customer privacy.

Third-Party Profile Viewer Trackers: Reality and Risks

If you search online, you will see lots of third-party profile viewer trackers. These tools require users to submit WhatsApp credentials, grant permissions, or install another app. We tested popular ones claiming to find who viewed your WhatsApp profiles. None worked, and they fall into two categories.

Type 1. WhatsApp Profile Viewers

This kind of apps claim to show who viewed your profile on WhatsApp. However, after testing eight popular apps, we found that they displayed a random list from the user's contact. Below are the apps.

•   "Who Viewed My Profile - Wprofi" from WProfile Inc
•   "Who Viewed My Profile Visitors" from Who Viewed My Profile and Online Tacker App House
•   "Who viewed my profile" from Annie Duong
•   "Who viewed my profile" from KhánhLHT
•   "Who viewed my profile |Tracker" from KhoiNguon Group
•   "In Stalker - Profile Tracker" from ITAmazons Apps
•   "Profile tracker" from Network analyzing apps
•   "Whats Tracker" from Appens Technologies

Here are two user's review for one of the tools. They are similar with what we said and lots of users agree with these statements. The reviews for other tools are almost the same.

Type 2. WhatsApp Activity Monitoring Apps

Unlike WhatsApp profile viewers, these WhatsApp activity monitors do what they promise. They track WhatsApp activities on devices they are installed. However, they do not to display who viewed your WhatsApp profile as some pages described.  

Examples include MoniMaster for WhatsApp, FamiGuard for WhatsApp, and KidsGuard for WhatsApp. These apps are used by parents to keep track of their children's activities on WhatsApp. That way, they can better safeguard their kids on the appropriate use of WhatsApp and protect them from possible dangers on instant apps.

Reasons to Avoid Using

While many apps claim to reveal WhatsApp profile visitors, they are often unreliable and pose security risks. Below are reasons to avoid using them.

• Inaccuracy: Most third-party profile viewer tracker apps do not work as advertised. Some display random contacts from your phone book list. Others function for a short while but become ineffective after WhatsApp updates.
• Privacy: Many of these apps request access to personal data, including contacts and messages. Granting third-party access to your data exposes them. Some apps even collect sensitive information and sell it to other parties.
• Security: Installing these third-party tracking apps may expose the device to malware or spyware. One documented case involved a fraudulent app that replaced a user's profile picture with an unrelated image after claiming to enable view tracking. These apps make WhatsApp security vulnerable by changing security settings without your consent.
• Compliance: These apps violate WhatsApp's terms of service and using them can lead to account suspension or permanent bans. Additionally, they do not comply with data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Bonus: Complete Privacy and Safety Protection for Your Children

Parents concerned about their children's WhatsApp activities can use parental control tools. In addition to the features of WhatsApp activity monitors, these tools give parents complete control of their children's digital and online exposure. For instance, a parent can use the AirDroid Parental Control app to protect their children from harmful content.

They can also use it to limit their screen time, schedule their time on different social media apps, check their daily activity report, and much more.

Other benefits of using AirDroid Parental Control include:

• Preventing children from being affected by bad information on the internet.
• Protects children when bullied or harassed online.
• Protecting children from explicit content when they are browsing bad websites.
• Keeping kids in check to prevent addiction to certain apps or games.

Final Thought

WhatsApp does not provide a native feature to see who views your profile like its Status shows view list. Regardless, you should not use a third-party app to track profile visitors. The apps are inaccurate and pose serious privacy and security risks.

Maximizing WhatsApp's privacy settings is the best way to protect your account. You can also switch to alternative apps like Signal and Threema if WhatsApp privacy is not enough for you.