What is Truecaller?
It is an app for smartphones that helps you know who is calling you even when they are not in your address or contact book. Truecaller not only gives information about any unknown person but also blocks unwanted calls, preventing you from being disturbed by an unknown person. The app is quite efficient in identifying and blocking unwanted calls. You can install it on iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry. Its interface is quite simple and easy to use and needs internet connectivity to run via mobile data or Wi-Fi. Read more: How to Make Truecaller Your Default Calling App?
Features of Truecaller
Truecaller is a truly powerful tool that lets you know who is calling regardless of who the caller might be. You will not see “Private Number” or “Anonymous” on an incoming call with the Truecaller app. Additionally, you will not receive any disturbing advertising calls or spam calls. The app also allows you to search for any number by simply typing it. You will get the name attached to it along with other details such as the phone carrier and even a profile picture. Another important feature is Availability. A red dot on a contact indicates the person is busy on another call while a green dot means the contact is free to receive calls. The app runs in the background and displays your ‘Last Seen’ based on your phone usage. By default, the ‘Availability’ feature is active on the app and you will have to turn it off manually. Some people do not mind showing their “availability status” but there are others who find it annoying.
How to turn off the last seen feature on Truecaller?
Pretty straightforward, these steps will help you disable the ‘last seen’ on Truecaller.
Open the Truecaller appClick on the three/four dots you can see at the top leftNext, go to Settings and tap on the Privacy CenterLocate the Availability option and then turn it off
That’s it! Now, your ‘Last Seen’ won’t be displayed to others in your contact list. On what does the Last Seen depend? The ‘Last Seen’ on Truecaller depends on the internet connectivity and the app usage. Simply put, the ‘Last Seen’ is displayed when a person is using the Truecaller app with a good internet connection. However, the ‘Last Seen’ does not mean the last call time. Also, the ‘Last Seen’ will depend on whether a person has downloaded the app on their smartphone or not. So, if a person in your contact list has not installed the app, you won’t be able to see their ‘Last Seen’.
Bottom Line
Truecaller works like a phone directory but with more features and power. While privacy is a concern for many, some features like ‘Availability’ can be disabled. SO, now that you know how to turn off the last seen feature on Truecaller, do try it and let us know your experience in the comment section below. Also read: How to Record a Call Automatically in Truecaller Explained
