WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps. The status of a sent message is usually tracked with two checkmarks. When you send a message, the following may occur:
- Single gray checkmark (✓): The message has been sent but not yet delivered to the recipient.
- Double gray checkmarks (✓✓): The message has been delivered to the recipient but not yet read.
- Blue checkmarks (✓✓): The message has been read by the recipient.
However, there may be times when you want your messages to remain with a single checkmark even when your internet is on. This method can be useful to prevent the message from reaching the other party or to maintain privacy in certain situations. Below, you’ll find various ways to achieve this.
Block the Recipient After Sending the Message
If you block the person after sending your message, the message will stay with a single checkmark. Here’s what happens when you block a user after sending a message on WhatsApp:
- The message you sent will remain with a single checkmark.
- Their profile picture and “About” information will no longer be visible.
- The person will not be able to message you.
Send the Message in Airplane Mode
To keep a message with a single checkmark while your internet is on, you can use the “Airplane Mode” feature. Follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and type your message.
- Before sending the message, enable Airplane Mode on your phone.
Send the message while in Airplane Mode. The message will appear as “sent” on your device, but since there’s no internet connection, it won’t reach WhatsApp’s servers.
When you turn off Airplane Mode, the internet connection will be restored, and your message will be delivered normally. However, this method doesn’t keep the message with a single checkmark for long—once you disable Airplane Mode, the message will be sent immediately.
Temporarily Block the Recipient After Sending the Message
One of the most effective ways to ensure your message stays with a single checkmark is to block the recipient immediately after sending it. Here’s how:
- Send your message via WhatsApp.
- Once you confirm the message has been sent (when the single checkmark appears), block the recipient right away.
- In this case, the message won’t be delivered and will remain with a single checkmark.
- When you unblock them later, the message will automatically be delivered.
Conclusion
To keep a message with a single checkmark on WhatsApp while your internet is on, you can use any of the methods above. Temporary solutions like blocking the recipient or using Airplane Mode can be particularly effective.