How to Turn Off Active Status on Facebook Messenger and Chat

Welcome to our friendly guide on how to turn off active status on Facebook Messenger and Chat. By following these simple steps, you can easily control your online presence and privacy on the platform. Facebook Messenger and Chat are two popular features that allow users to stay connected with their friends, family, and colleagues. However, sometimes you may want to take a break from these platforms and hide your online status. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of disabling active status on both desktop/laptop and the Facebook Messenger app.

Disabling Active Status on Desktop/Laptop:

1. Firstly, open Facebook in your preferred web browser. Make sure you are logged in to your account.

2. Look for the options icon located at the end of the screen (usually represented by three horizontal lines). It is usually located in the upper-right corner of the Facebook page.

3. Click on the options icon to reveal a drop-down menu. This menu contains various settings and options for your Facebook account.

4. From the menu, choose "Close Chats" or "Close Tabs" to close any ongoing conversations or tabs respectively. This step is important to ensure that you are not actively engaged in any conversations.

5. To hide the sidebar, click on "Hide Sidebar." This will remove the sidebar from your Facebook page, giving you a cleaner interface.

6. Lastly, locate the option to change your active status and click on it. The location of this option may vary depending on Facebook's updates, but it is usually found in the chat settings or privacy settings.

7. A toggle switch will appear - simply switch it off to disable active status. Once you toggle off your active status, you will no longer appear as "active now" or "online" to your friends or contacts.

Turning off Active Status from Facebook Messenger App:

1. Open the Facebook Messenger app on your mobile device. Ensure that you are logged in to your Facebook account.

2. Tap on your Facebook profile icon located at the top left corner of the screen. This will open the settings menu for your Facebook account.

3. Scroll down until you find the heading called "Active Status." It is usually located under the "Privacy" or "Settings" section.

4. Tap on "Active Status" to access its settings. This is where you can control your online presence and visibility on Facebook Messenger.

5. To disable active status, simply tap on the toggle switch next to it until it turns off (the switch will no longer be blue). Once you toggle off your active status, you will no longer appear as "active now" or "online" to your friends or contacts.

6. If prompted by Facebook, confirm whether you want to turn off active status. This extra step ensures that you are intentional about disabling your active status.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to turn off active status both from desktop/laptop and through the mobile app for Facebook Messenger and Chat. Now you can enjoy more privacy and control over your online presence while using these platforms. Disabling active status allows you to take a break from constant notifications and messages, giving you the freedom to engage with the platforms on your own terms.

Remember, feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or need additional assistance! Your online privacy and comfort are important, and we are here to help you navigate the settings of Facebook Messenger and Chat. Enjoy your newfound control over your online presence!