Signal app is a great alternative for those who find it hard to agree on WhatsApp terms of usage. That’s how Signal app got all the limelight when in 2021 WhatsApp released its controversial data policy.
Signal doesn’t have a large user base, but its users are curious if there is a way to check the online status of another user. Here, we will be answering the same question.
Before we start, you can check out our previously published guides on disappearing messages, note to self, blocking or unblocking users and deleting account how-to’s for Signal.
Similar to the above how-to guides, we are all set to get into another one. And this one is how to check if the user is online in the Signal app. So, let’s get started.
Can you check if a user is Online in the Signal app
No, you cannot check if a user is Online in the Signal app.
Now, that’s definitely a bummer for most of you referring to this article. It is because Signal itself does not store any such information in the very first place. So, there is no point in enabling or turning this on with any sort of trick or a dedicated app.
Until now, for most of the messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. we take this as granted. In WhatsApp, we can see the proper date and time to check the user online status. Similarly, Telegram shows a qualitative online status which gives a fair idea.
Well, you might have a thought like what is the point of this article then? Hold on, here is a workaround with which you can know the users’ online status. The idea is that you can send any message to the contact you want to know the online status. Here, if you see that the message is seen or at least delivered then you can ensure the status.
In other words, it is as simple as that. Along with this, you can also see if read receipts toggle is turned on. To check you can click on the profile picture on the top left corner. In this, you can click on the Privacy tab and scroll down to read receipts. Just make sure to turn this toggle ON and you can indirectly know the online status of users in Signal.
Conclusion:
To sum up, checking online status in Signal is still little trickier as compared to alternatives. That being said, we can expect this feature in the upcoming updates of the app. So, let’s wait and see if it actually arrives in the Signal app. Until then you can check out other features in the Signal app and share this with your friends as this can clarify many of their doubts.
Karthik, a tech enthusiast and avid gamer, is a seasoned expert at AndroidNature.com. With a passion for cricket, bowling, and Counter Strike (PC Game), Karthik seamlessly combines his hobbies with his extensive knowledge to assist users in conquering social media apps, software, and devices.
