How to be alerted when a friend is online on WhatsApp?

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Want to know when your friend is online on WhatsApp to talk to him right away?

Find out how to be alerted as soon as he logs on through this article.

WhatsApp logo on a phone
The WhatsApp application logo on a phone. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Which application can I use to find out if someone is online on WhatsApp?

Currently, WhatsApp does not have a feature that alerts you when a correspondent is on the line.

If you want to get more precise notifications about your friend's connection times on this social platform, you need to use third-party applications. Here are a few examples:

📱 Application ✅ Benefits ❌ Disadvantages ⭐ Note
WhatsMonitor
  • Notifications in real time
  • Interface simple to use
  • Trial period free (3 days)
  • Subscription paying mandatory after the test
  • Registration required
4,5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
WaControl
  • Followed detailed connections
  • Monitoring capability up to 10 profiles
  • Full reports activity
  • Available only on Android
  • It could be complex for beginners
4,4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
WhatsDog
  • Easy to install and use
  • Notifications fast
  • Available on several platforms
  • Features limited
  • May contain advertising
4,3/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

1. WhatsMonitor

WhatsMonitor application logo
WhatsMonitor application logo. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

WhatsMonitor is a popular application for viewing WhatsApp contact connections. Here's how to use it:

  1. First of all, go to Google Play Store and look for WhatsMonitor.
  2. Download the application. After opening your account for the first time, you will be asked to register and read the terms of use. By way of clarification, the account the tool asks you to open will be a WhatsMonitor and not your WhatsApp account.
WhatsMonitor registration screenshot
Screenshot of WhatsMonitor registration. Antonin for Alucare.fr
  1. Once connected, look up your friend's number to track its activity and select the country it is in before finalizing.
Screenshot of examples of WhatsApp accounts tracked on WhatsMonitor
Screenshot of examples of WhatsApp accounts tracked on WhatsMonitor. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

After a few minutes to validate and verify your registration information, you will be notified once your friend is online.

Notification will appear in the pane at the top of your screen clearly indicating the contact number.

In this case, you have 3-day free trial WhatsMonitor. After this period, you need to choose a paying offer to take full advantage of its features.

2. WaControl

WaControl application logo
The WaControl application logo. Antonin for Alucare.fr

Being an application designed for Android devices, WaControl offers complete monitoring of your target's activities on WhatsApp.

With this app, you can view the person's last login time and online time intervals. You'll also be able to warned when the person is disconnected.

What's more, with WaControl, you can follow the connection details of 10 WhatsApp profiles ! To do this :

  1. Go to Google Play Store to install the application on your device.
  2. Give the application the appropriate authorizations (notifications) then access the contacts list.
  3. Tap the icon with a sign + in the top right corner of the screen.
Option to add an account to follow on WaControl
Screenshot of the option to add an account to follow on WaControl. Antonin for Alucare.fr
  1. Add a number, the one whose online presence you want to discover on WhatsApp with country code contact.
  2. Enter correspondent's name as it appears on WhatsApp and quietly follow its activity status on WhatsApp.
List of WhatsApp accounts tracked with WaControl
Screenshot of the list of WhatsApp accounts tracked with WaControl. Antonin for Alucare.fr

Subsequently, the WaControl will provide you with detailed reports on activity status of the person targeted on WhatsApp, such as their online presence, last connection, etc.

In addition, if you wish to obtain more information on the person's activities on the application, discover how to hack a WhatsApp account !

3. WhatsDog

WhatsDog application logo
WhatsDog application logo. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

WhatsDog is another application like those mentioned above. The tool is available on Google Play Store. Thanks to it, you can receive notifications when one of your friends is online on WhatsApp. To use it:

  1. Download and install WhatsDog via Play Store or App Store.
  2. Open the application and accept the requests authorizations.
  3. Select contacts whose notifications you'd like to receive once they're connected to WhatsApp.
Choosing which WhatsApp contacts to follow on WhatsDog
Screenshot of the choice of WhatsApp contacts to follow on WhatsDog. Antonin for Alucare.fr

Enjoy of the application after these steps.

How do I know if my friend is online on WhatsApp?

The WhatsApp application on a smartphone
The WhatsApp application on a smartphone. Antonin for Alucare.fr

Here are several ways to see that’someone is online on WhatsApp free of charge and without using a third-party application.

Check status in conversation

The quickest way to see if your friend is online is to look in your chat. At the top of your friend's profile, there should be a green dot indicating that he is connected on WhatsApp.

Note : If you don't have not yet discussed with the person, you won't be able to use this method. You'll have to start a conversation before you can take advantage of it.

See the two grey ticks turn blue

You can send a message to the person to see if it's online. In this case :

  • If the ticks at the bottom of the screen are grey, This means that the message has been received. Your message has been sent, but cannot be considered read until your contact has opened it.
  • If the bells turn blue, This means that the person has read your message and is online.

However, seeing a friend online doesn't necessarily mean they'll immediately read your text message on WhatsApp the instant you send it. Still, it's the fastest way to communicate.

Check replies on WhatsApp

When a person answers to your WhatsApp message, it means she's online. If your message has gone unanswered for days, it's best to use this time to chat with your friend.

The disadvantage of these methods is that you'll need to constantly check your smartphone and the WhatsApp application to see the person's activity status.

FAQs

Question marks in pictures
Question marks in pictures to illustrate questions about someone's activity status on WhatsApp. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

What are the risks of using a third-party application to see if a friend is online on WhatsApp?

Of course, third-party applications such as those mentioned above can be used to receive a notification when the target person is online. However :

  • There is a risk of’exposure of your personal data and those of the targeted person to third parties by giving access to the accounts concerned.
  • Applications can also violate WhatsApp's terms of use, This may lead to restrictions or suspension of the profile.
  • Damage to safety due to malware can also be cited.

It is therefore important to consider these risks before using third-party software to be alerted when your friend is online on WhatsApp.

What functions are included in the notification system on the above-mentioned applications?

The integrated notification system on these applications makes it possible to receive a message on your smartphone notifying you that one of your contacts is connected to the platform. This lets you know exactly when the person is available to chat.

Depending on the application, you may also have access to a dashboard with reports on your target's activities or the option of exporting data as PDF files.

Why can't I see if the person is online on WhatsApp?

Several reasons can explain why you can't see a person's online presence on WhatsApp:

  • You and the other person have not synchronized your contacts.
  • You or the other person has changed your privacy settings to make the online status invisible.
  • The other person has blocked.
  • The person is not registered as contact.
  • You don't have never discussed on WhatsApp with this person before.
  • the network presents a temporary problem.

When you block someone on WhatsApp, can you see them online?

Nope. If you block someone on WhatsApp, you can can no longer see its status updates, what it sends or any other activity it performs.

Similarly, contacts you have blocked will no longer be able to see your online presence and all your updates on WhatsApp.

In revenge :

  • The contact will not be not deleted from your discussion list (if you've spoken on the platform before).
  • You can delete discussion or archive it if you no longer want it to appear in your WhatsApp conversation list.

If you need further details on this subject, discover our article : All about WhatsApp blocking.

In conclusion,

  • You can opt for third-party applications as WhatsMonitor Where WaControl if you want to monitor your target's activities in depth.
  • You can also use a few simple techniques to see for yourself if your friend is online on WhatsApp.

If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments area.

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