

The process for this is the same, but at step 3 you tap 'Only share with." and then choose who is allowed to see your status. How to only show your WhatsApp status to selected people

You may never have used it or perhaps you didn't know all the things it can do. WhatsApp's Status feature is underused and often misunderstood. If you've ever wondered about setting or changing your WhatsApp status but stopped because of who might see it, you're in the right place because we'll explain how you can choose who sees your Status.
