How to Hide Last Active on Facebook Messenger

Open the Messenger app., Tap People., Tap Active., Slide the switch next to your name left to the "Off" position.

4 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open the Messenger app.

    It's the white bolt of lightning on a blue speech bubble icon.

    If you aren't signed into Messenger, type in your phone number, tap Continue, and enter your password.
  2. Step 2: Tap People.

    You'll see this option in the bottom right corner of the screen. , It's the tab next to All which is directly beneath the search bar at the top of the page. , It will turn white, and the list of active contacts below your name will disappear.

    While you'll still receive messages, your profile will appear to be offline, and the "Last Active" timestamp next to your name will display the time at which you turned the switch off.
  3. Step 3: Tap Active.

  4. Step 4: Slide the switch next to your name left to the "Off" position.

Detailed Guide

It's the white bolt of lightning on a blue speech bubble icon.

If you aren't signed into Messenger, type in your phone number, tap Continue, and enter your password.

You'll see this option in the bottom right corner of the screen. , It's the tab next to All which is directly beneath the search bar at the top of the page. , It will turn white, and the list of active contacts below your name will disappear.

While you'll still receive messages, your profile will appear to be offline, and the "Last Active" timestamp next to your name will display the time at which you turned the switch off.

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