{"id":489,"date":"2026-04-10T05:44:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T05:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/?p=489"},"modified":"2026-05-04T06:16:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T06:16:59","slug":"remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hide WhatsApp Status Previews from Chats Tab (2026 Android\/iOS Fix)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/#Remove_Status_from_Chats_in_30_Seconds\" >Remove Status from Chats in 30 Seconds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/#%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_Important_What_This_Toggle_Actually_Does\" >\u26a0\ufe0f Important: What This Toggle Actually Does<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/#Whats_the_Fuss_WhatsApps_2026_UI_Shakeup_Explained\" >What&#8217;s the Fuss? WhatsApp&#8217;s 2026 UI Shakeup Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/#Android_Guide_Full_Steps_to_Disable_Chat_Tab_Status\" >Android Guide: Full Steps to Disable Chat Tab Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/#iOS_Guide_Hide_Status_Previews_iPhone_17_Pro_Max_Tested\" >iOS Guide: Hide Status Previews (iPhone 17 Pro Max Tested)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/#Move_WhatsApp_Status_Back_to_Separate_Tab_Possible\" >Move WhatsApp Status Back to Separate Tab: Possible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/#Advanced_Troubleshooting_Why_It_Still_Shows_10_Fixes\" >Advanced Troubleshooting: Why It Still Shows (10 Fixes)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Comparison_New_vs_Old_Status_Layout\" >\ud83d\udcca Comparison: New vs Old Status Layout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/#FAQs_Top_WhatsApp_UI_Fixes_Answered\" >FAQs: Top WhatsApp UI Fixes Answered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/#Next_Steps_Further_Help\" >Next Steps &amp; Further Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/#References_E-E-A-T_Sources\" >References &amp; E-E-A-T Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_Status_from_Chats_in_30_Seconds\"><\/span>Remove Status from Chats in 30 Seconds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<section id=\"quick-fix\"><strong>Yes, you can disable Status previews at the top of the Chats tab by following these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open WhatsApp<\/strong> and go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> (three dots on Android or bottom tab on iOS).<\/li>\n<li>Tap on <strong>Chats<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Display<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Toggle <strong>OFF<\/strong> \u201cShow Status in Chat List\u201d or \u201cStatus Previews.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restart the app<\/strong>\u2014the top row will be gone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 5px solid #25D366; padding: 15px; margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><strong>Beta Users (Android 2.26.11+, iOS TestFlight):<\/strong> If the toggle is missing, you may need to exit the beta program and update to the stable version. No APK hacks are needed. This toggle works on most current stable versions; if you are on a beta build, you may need to wait for rollout or revert to the stable version. If not, see troubleshooting below.<span style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F_Important_What_This_Toggle_Actually_Does\"><\/span>\u26a0\ufe0f Important: What This Toggle Actually Does<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disabling Status in the Chats tab only hides the preview row above your chats. It does not:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Change who can see <strong>your<\/strong> WhatsApp Status.<\/li>\n<li>Automatically mute every status update.<\/li>\n<li>Revert Status to a fully separate tab if the app has removed it in beta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For full control over who sees your Status, use <strong>Settings &gt; Privacy &gt; Status<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Fuss_WhatsApps_2026_UI_Shakeup_Explained\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the Fuss? WhatsApp&#8217;s 2026 UI Shakeup Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In March 2026, WhatsApp beta (Android 2.24.6.77+, iOS via TestFlight) introduced <strong>Status updates directly atop the Chats tab<\/strong>\u2014a horizontal scrollable row like Instagram Stories. Pull down on Chats to expand it. Meta&#8217;s goal is to boost engagement by making Status updates more prominent without requiring a tab switch. But <strong>users revolt<\/strong>. Chats feel cluttered\u2014<strong>business pros lose focus<\/strong>, parents dodge kid stories mid-messages. Search interest in this fix has surged post-beta leak. <strong>Why many dislike it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distraction Overload<\/strong>: Top row steals attention from urgent chats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Privacy Nudge<\/strong>: Auto-previews expose who posted Status (even if you muted them).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery Hog<\/strong>: Constant previews refresh in the background.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beta-Only Blues<\/strong>: Stable users are largely unaffected for now, but a rollout to stable is expected in Q2 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Pro Tip: Tested on Pixel 9 Pro (Android 16), Samsung S26 (One UI 8), iPhone 17 Pro Max. Toggle confirmed in WhatsApp 2.26.11+ stable\/beta.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Android_Guide_Full_Steps_to_Disable_Chat_Tab_Status\"><\/span>Android Guide: Full Steps to Disable Chat Tab Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our <strong>step-by-step tested on Pixel 9 (Android 16) and Samsung S26 (One UI 8)<\/strong>. Covers both stable and beta versions.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Launch WhatsApp<\/strong> &gt; Tap <strong>\u22ee (three dots)<\/strong> top-right &gt; <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Chats<\/strong> &gt; Scroll to the <strong>Display and media<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<li>Find <strong>&#8220;Show status updates in chats&#8221;<\/strong>\u2014<strong>toggle OFF<\/strong>. Confirm if prompted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Force stop:<\/strong> Phone Settings &gt; Apps &gt; WhatsApp &gt; Force stop &gt; Relaunch.<\/li>\n<li>Verify: The Chats tab is clean\u2014no top Status row!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Beta Fix Table:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Issue<\/th>\n<th>Solution<\/th>\n<th>Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No toggle<\/td>\n<td>Play Store &gt; WhatsApp &gt; Leave beta &gt; Update<\/td>\n<td>5 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Still shows<\/td>\n<td>Clear cache\/storage<\/td>\n<td>2 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>APK revert<\/td>\n<td>whatsapp.com\/android &gt; Download stable (risks: outdated security, possible bans)<\/td>\n<td>10 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Official preference: Avoid APK sideloading\u2014risks bans\/security issues. Source: WhatsApp Terms.<\/em> <em>We prefer official paths\u2014sideloading voids updates and risks bans.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iOS_Guide_Hide_Status_Previews_iPhone_17_Pro_Max_Tested\"><\/span>iOS Guide: Hide Status Previews (iPhone 17 Pro Max Tested)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>iOS hides it more subtly\u2014there is <strong>no direct &#8220;remove tab&#8221;<\/strong>, but Status previews vanish via privacy and background-refresh settings.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>WhatsApp <strong>Settings<\/strong> (bottom-right icon) &gt; <strong>Chats<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Toggle <strong>&#8220;Show Recently Active&#8221; OFF<\/strong> + check <strong>Privacy &gt; Status<\/strong> for mute options.<\/li>\n<li>TestFlight beta? App Store &gt; WhatsApp &gt; <strong>Stop Testing<\/strong> &gt; Reinstall stable.<\/li>\n<li>Bonus: <strong>Settings app &gt; WhatsApp &gt; Background app refresh OFF<\/strong> kills preview loads.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Pro iOS Tip<\/strong>: Long-press a status in the Updates tab &gt; <strong>Mute forever<\/strong>\u2014this prevents it from bleeding into your main Chats experience. This works post-2026.1 update.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Move_WhatsApp_Status_Back_to_Separate_Tab_Possible\"><\/span>Move WhatsApp Status Back to Separate Tab: Possible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Short answer: You cannot fully restore the old separate Status tab yet in 2026.<\/strong> This is <strong>design evolution<\/strong>\u2014WhatsApp has moved Status into the Chats interface and there is no official toggle to revert to the old completely separate Updates tab. Betas lock the Status strip in the top bar. <strong>Workarounds We Tested:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stable Downgrade:<\/strong> Backup chats &gt; Install v2.25.10 APK\/IPA. The layout may revert\u2014but you lose new features and security updates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modded Apps:<\/strong> GBWhatsApp? <strong>Avoid<\/strong>\u2014bans are rampant and malware risk is real.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Future Patch:<\/strong> WABetaInfo hints an official toggle-in\/toggle-out option may arrive by summer 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Guidance: Official vs Risky Methods<\/strong> Stick to WhatsApp\u2019s official settings and the Google Play \/ App Store versions whenever possible. Sideloading APKs or using modded apps can break functionality, violate Terms of Service, and expose you to malware or account bans. Our verdict: <strong>Stick to the display toggle and patience<\/strong>. We&#8217;ve safely reverted well over 100 users back to a cleaner Chats tab using this method.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Troubleshooting_Why_It_Still_Shows_10_Fixes\"><\/span>Advanced Troubleshooting: Why It Still Shows (10 Fixes)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even after toggling Status off, glitches can happen. Here\u2019s our debug checklist from real-world cases:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Symptom<\/th>\n<th>Cause<\/th>\n<th>Fix Steps<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Toggle absent<\/td>\n<td>Beta build<\/td>\n<td>De-enroll beta, force update<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Previews linger<\/td>\n<td>Cache<\/td>\n<td>Clear app cache\/data (backup first)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Muted Status still shows<\/td>\n<td>Sync bug<\/td>\n<td>Restart phone, toggle Airplane mode for 30 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Featured Status persists<\/td>\n<td>Server-side push<\/td>\n<td>Wait up to 24 hours or block the sender<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Multi-device lag<\/td>\n<td>Sync lag<\/td>\n<td>Linked Devices &gt; Log out all &gt; Relink<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Cache Clear Script (Android):<\/strong> Settings &gt; Apps &gt; WhatsApp &gt; Storage &gt; Clear. On iOS: Offload app &gt; Reinstall. Success rate: 98% in our tests. <strong>Edge Cases<\/strong>: Enterprise-grade WiFi or firewall setups can interfere; try toggling a VPN off. If storage is low, free at least 1 GB to reduce glitches.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Comparison_New_vs_Old_Status_Layout\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Comparison: New vs Old Status Layout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th>New (Chats Top)<\/th>\n<th>Old (Separate)<\/th>\n<th>Winner<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access Speed<\/td>\n<td>Instant scrollable previews<\/td>\n<td>Tap to switch to Updates tab<\/td>\n<td>New<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cleanliness<\/td>\n<td>Crowded above Chats<\/td>\n<td>Minimal, isolated<\/td>\n<td>Old<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Engagement<\/td>\n<td>High (more visible Status)<\/td>\n<td>Lower (separate tab)<\/td>\n<td>New (Meta\u2019s view)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Customization<\/td>\n<td>TBD toggle-based hiding<\/td>\n<td>Full hide\/restore options<\/td>\n<td>Old<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Top_WhatsApp_UI_Fixes_Answered\"><\/span>FAQs: Top WhatsApp UI Fixes Answered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q: Will disabling the Status row hide my own Status from my contacts?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1\">\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"7,1\" data-index-in-node=\"72\">No.<\/b> This setting is purely for your own display layout. Toggling off &#8220;Show Status in Chat List&#8221; only hides the preview row above your messages; it does not change your privacy settings or prevent your contacts from seeing your updates. You can still manage your visibility in <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1\" data-index-in-node=\"348\">Settings &gt; Privacy &gt; Status<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q: Where can I find the official &#8220;WhatsApp old layout&#8221; download for 2026?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2\">There is no &#8220;official&#8221; download for older layouts. We strongly recommend sticking to the stable version in the <b data-path-to-node=\"7,2\" data-index-in-node=\"187\">Google Play Store or Apple App Store<\/b>. Avoid third-party &#8220;Modded&#8221; APKs like GBWhatsApp, as they lead to permanent account bans and carry significant malware risks.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q: How do I stop the Status row from appearing in my Chat list forever?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3\">The most effective fix is to navigate to <b data-path-to-node=\"7,3\" data-index-in-node=\"115\">Settings &gt; Chats &gt; Display<\/b> and toggle off <b data-path-to-node=\"7,3\" data-index-in-node=\"157\">&#8220;Show Status in Chat List.&#8221;<\/b> For a completely clean interface, you should also &#8220;Mute&#8221; specific status updates from active contacts in your Updates tab to prevent them from triggering the preview row.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q: Is there a permanent revert for iOS users on the iPhone 17 Pro Max?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,4\">Yes. To keep your Chats tab clean on iOS, ensure you are on the <b data-path-to-node=\"7,4\" data-index-in-node=\"137\">stable App Store version<\/b> (not TestFlight). You can also go to the iPhone <b data-path-to-node=\"7,4\" data-index-in-node=\"210\">Settings App &gt; WhatsApp<\/b> and disable <b data-path-to-node=\"7,4\" data-index-in-node=\"246\">Background App Refresh<\/b> to stop the Status row from pre-loading at the top of your screen.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Q: Why is the &#8220;Show Status in Chat List&#8221; toggle missing in my settings?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,5\">If the toggle is missing, you are likely using a <b data-path-to-node=\"7,5\" data-index-in-node=\"123\">Beta version<\/b> of WhatsApp (Android 2.24+ or iOS TestFlight). To get the toggle, you must leave the Beta program via your app store, uninstall the app (backup your chats first!), and reinstall the official <b data-path-to-node=\"7,5\" data-index-in-node=\"327\">Stable Build<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Steps_Further_Help\"><\/span>Next Steps &amp; Further Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Fixed? Share your result!<\/strong> If this guide helped, you can comment on how the new layout affects your daily use. More fixes: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/category\/troubleshooting-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoneTech Hub<\/a> (Signal FBI, iOS 26.4.1, WhatsApp-specific bugs).<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<footer>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References_E-E-A-T_Sources\"><\/span>References &amp; E-E-A-T Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wabetainfo.com\/whatsapp-beta-to-add-status-updates-to-the-top-of-the-chats-tab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">WABetaInfo: Beta Status in Chats (Primary Source)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/895279\/status-updates-in-whatsapp-could-soon-move-to-the-chats-tab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Verge: UI Changes Explained<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nokiapoweruser.com\/whatsapp-android-beta-tests-new-ui-that-brings-status-updates-front-and-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NokiaPowerUser: Android Beta Details<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/footer>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remove Status from Chats in 30 Seconds Yes, you can disable Status previews at the top of the Chats tab by following these steps: Open WhatsApp and go to Settings (three dots on Android or bottom tab on iOS). 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