


The platform has also shared that the feature is currently being tested, so a rollout shouldn’t take too long, after any bugs have been ironed out. WhatsApp has revealed that the feature will come ‘soon’ to users, but hasn’t revealed any date or timeline. As you probably guessed, taking screenshots of such messages beat the whole point of sending a ‘View Once’ text. The feature is a great addition to the ‘View Once’ feature which enables users to send photos or videos without leaving behind a digital footprint of them. WhatsApp users will soon no longer be able to take screenshots of a ‘View Once’ message if the sender chooses to block screenshots on it. Screenshot blocking for ‘View Once’ messages Users will reportedly be able to regulate the visibility of their Online status between all users, contacts only and nobody – in a similar fashion to how other elements like read receipts can be controlled. The ability to hide your Online status indicator will come to all users later this month. Also Read | WhatsApp now gives you over two days to delete a message
