How to Disable Last Seen or Last Active Time on Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger allows users to see the last active status of their contacts. You can disable this feature to prevent others from knowing when you were last active. Here’s how to do it on both mobile and desktop devices.

On Mobile iOS/Android

To turn off the last seen feature:

Open the Facebook Messenger app on your mobile device. Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner. Select the option to toggle off the last active status. This will prevent others from seeing when you were last active.

On Desktop

To turn off the last seen feature on a desktop:

Go to the Facebook Messenger website or open it on Facebook. Click on your profile picture in the top left corner. Select the option to toggle off the last active status. Once you disable this feature, others won’t be able to see your last active time, and you also won’t be able to see their active status.

Note: Keep in mind that others will no longer be able to see if you're active or inactive on Facebook Messenger.

What Happens If Someone Disable Their Last Seen?

If someone disables their last seen feature, you can use the following methods to check if they have done so:

Method 1: Check Last Seen Status

If you use Facebook on a PC, you can check the last seen status. Their last seen will usually show as 1 or 2 minutes ago, even if they have gone offline. You can also check this in the Messenger app.

Method 2: Check News Feed Activities

Another way to check if someone has disabled their last seen is to look at their news feed activities.

Send a message and check the "seen" status and time. Go to your computer and check if they are in the sidebar. If they don’t show up, they’ve probably deactivated their last seen. The last seen number will not reset when they go inactive.

Method 3: Mention Their Name

If you mention their name in one of your messages, they will react quickly if they are online. This can be a quick way to check if they are active.

Method 4: Ask Mutual Friends

If you have mutual friends, ask them if they know whether the person is active or not. They may have a better idea.

Important: Remember that disabling the last seen feature can also prevent you from seeing when your friends are active.

Additional Ways to Hide Last Seen

Here are a few additional ways to hide your last seen status:

Just signing out of Facebook Messenger can also hide your last seen status. If you use the Facebook Messenger app, you can also turn off the feature by tapping the three dots next to your profile picture and selecting the option to toggle off last seen.

By following these steps, you can effectively hide your last seen status on Facebook Messenger, ensuring your privacy and maintaining a balance between online and offline life.