How to Keep Yourself Invisible on Facebook?

Keep Yourself Invisible on Facebook

For connecting with your friends and the world through seeing and interacting with their posts, or through using the chat function in real time, there is no better option than Facebook. But sometimes, you just want to browse undisturbed. You can do that by turning off the available notification in the chat function to make it look like you are not online. Remember that, when you appear offline, your actions will still be visible when you like or comment on other people’s posts. In this article, you will learn how to get invisible on Facebook.

Appearing offline on Facebook using a PC or Mac

Even after turning your active status off, you will receive messages, but they will go into your inbox to read later. Follow the steps given below for getting offline on Facebook using your PC or Mac: –

  • First of all, open Facebook on your PC.
  • Next, click the gear icon (option button) in the lower-right corner.
  • After that, click Turn Off Active Status this option may appear as Turn Off Chat.
  • Now, in the dialog box, select the radio button next to your selection.
  1. If you don’t want to be disturbed by anyone, select Turn Off Active Status for All Contacts.
  2. If you don’t want to get disturbed by most people, but want to be available for a few of them, select Turn Off Active Status for All Contacts Except. Here, you will have the option to choose whom you want to be available to.
  3. You can select Turn off Active Status for Only Some Contacts if there are just a few people you don’t want to know that you are on Facebook. You will have the option to choose whom you don’t want to be available to.
  • Next, click OK.
  • Now, your active status will remain off until you turn it back on.

Appearing offline on Facebook using an Android Device

You can switch your active status to “off” across all the devices where you use to appear inactive on Facebook. Follow the steps given below to appear inactive on Facebook using an Android device: –

  • First, open your Facebook app.
  • Then, tap the menu icon in the upper-right corner.
  • Next, scroll down to the Settings & Privacy Section and tap Settings.
  • After then, scroll down to the Privacy section and tap Active Status.
  • Now, a Facebook app dialog box is giving the option to turn off the active status.
  • Tap the switch to the off position, and confirm.
  • Now, your friends on Facebook can’t identify you as being online.

Appear offline on Facebook using an iOS Device

The process for getting inactive on the Facebook app is slightly different for an iOS device than for an Android one.

  • You need to open your Facebook app.
  • After that, tap the menu icon in the lower-right corner.
  • Next, scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy and tap Settings.
  • After that, scroll down to the Privacy section and tap Active Status.
  • Then, to turn it off tap the slider next to Show when you’re active.
  • Now, you are prompted to confirm your choice, then the slider will become white. After the Active Status is disabled, others won’t be able to see when you are actively using Facebook.

Getting offline on Facebook Messenger

You can also go silent on the Facebook Messenger as well. Steps for the same are given below: –

Using an Android app

  • First, open Messenger on your phone.
  • Next, tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner.
  • Now, within your profile, tap Active Status.
  • Then, tap the switch to the off position, and confirm.
  • Now, your contacts will see you as offline and you can continue the conversations you already had going.
Using an iOS app
  • Open Messenger on your iOS and tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner.
  • Next, tap Active.
  • Then, tap the switch to the off position, and confirm if requested.
  • Finally, you will be inactive.

Even after getting offline, you can enjoy browsing on Facebook. Hopefully, the steps mentioned above are helpful for you.

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