Telegram Last Seen: How to Check & Hide It

Elsa Updated on Apr 25, 2025 Filed to: Parent Control
"What does 'last seen recently' mean in Telegram? What's its range?" -- from Quora.
Telegram "last seen recently" only appears when either you or the contact disables the Last Seen & Online feature. The range can be 1 second to 2-3 days.

Have you ever noticed the "last seen recently" timestamp on Telegram but don't know what it means, like the above user? I reckon the above answer has solved your query. If you want to explore more details about Telegram last seen timestamps, this informative guide is good to go.

Understanding Telegram Last Seen Status

Generally, Telegram shows "last seen [a specific time]" to tell you when the user last used the platform, such as last seen yesterday at 16:20 or last seen 09/29/23.

Telegram last seen timestamp

But if you or your contact chooses to hide the last seen & online status, Telegram will use the following approximate timestamps for the last seen time instead of the detailed one:

  • Last seen recently — This means the contact is online now or was online lately (covering between 1 second and 3 days).
  • Last seen a long time ago — This indicates that the person was online more than a month ago or probably means you are blocked.
  • Last seen within a month — This timestamp shows if the person was online between 6-7 days and 30 days.
  • Last seen within a week — Telegram last seen within a week timestamp covers last seen between 2-3 days to 7 days.

Telegram last seen private timestamp

📌With an important note: Telegram Premium subscribers are able to view other's specific last seen time or online status even if they disable their own.

How to See Someone's Last Seen on Telegram

Needless to say, Telegram last seen helps you find out if your friend is available to chat or not. Depending on the privacy settings, you can check your friend's last seen status detailedly or approximately. Here's how to view it on smartphones and computers:

On Mobile:

  1. Step 1.Launch Telegram on your mobile device.
  2. Step 2.Go to the "Contacts" from the bottom toolbar, and you'll be able to see their last seen or online info below their name.
  3. Step 3.Alternatively, you can open the chat box with your friend where the online & last seen status displays at the top.

On Desktop:

  1. Step 1.Go to web.telegram.org or open the Telegram desktop app.
  2. Step 2.Open a chat, and you can see the contact's last seen under the name.
  3. Step 3.Another method is to click on the three-line icon from the left corner and then "Contacts."

Check Child's Last Seen Time on Telegram and Other Apps

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How to Hide Last Seen and Online on Telegram

Telegram respects the privacy of users and allows them to keep their online status secret. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hide last seen and online on Telegram:

After turning off the last seen & online status, whether you are online or offline, Telegram won't show the detailed last seen or online time to your contacts.

On Mobile:

  1. Step 1.Navigate to "Settings" in Telegram.
  2. Step 2.Select "Privacy and Security."
  3. Step 3.Tap on "Last Seen & Online" and select from three available options: Everybody, My Contacts, and Nobody.
  4. hide Telegram last seen

  5. Step 4.You can also choose "Never Share With" to hide your last seen and online status from a specific contact.

On Desktop:

  1. Step 1.Select "Settings" after clicking on the upper-right three lines.
  2. Telegram web settings

  3. Step 2.Choose "Privacy & Security" and then "Who can see my Last Seen time."
  4. Telegram web last seen settings

  5. Step 3.Now, you can hide your last seen status from specific people.

FAQs about Telegram Last Seen

Does last seen recently mean blocked on Telegram?
Elsa
Elsa
No. If you are blocked by someone, you may see "last seen a long time ago."
Is Telegram Last Seen status accurate?
Elsa
Elsa
Yes, Telegram last seen status is accurate. Sometimes, server errors, internet connectivity, or bugs in the application can delay the status update.
If I block someone on Telegram, can I see them online?
Elsa
Elsa
Yes. You can still see the online status or detailed last seen time of the blocked user on Telegram. However, he or she cannot see your active status except for the "last seen a long time ago" timestamp.
How do I know if someone is online on Telegram?
Elsa
Elsa
If you see a green dot next to the profile or "Online" under the user's name instead of "last seen." This means the contact is using Telegram.
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Elsa has worked on a number of iOS & Android solutions, she can always find her way around almost any application. She is an accomplished, skilled and versatile writer with more than 7 years of technical article writing experience.
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