When on WhatsApp there is only one tick: How to know if the message has been read or not
WhatsApp is a popular messaging application that many people use to communicate with their loved ones, friends, and colleagues. Given its wide user base, it is not uncommon to face situations where one sends a message to someone and sees only one tick, indicating that the message has been sent but not delivered or read. This situation can be confusing, particularly if one wants to know if the person has read their message or not. In this article, we will explain how to tell if your message has been read or not when there is only one tick on WhatsApp.
Understanding WhatsApp ticks
Before diving into the topic of how to know when a message has been read, it is essential to understand the different types of ticks on WhatsApp. There are three types of ticks: one grey tick, two grey ticks, and two blue ticks.
A grey tick appears when the message is sent, indicating that it has left your phone and is on its way to the recipient’s phone. Two grey ticks mean that the message has been delivered to the recipient’s phone but has not been read by them. Two blue ticks signify that the recipient has read your message.
When there is only one tick, it means that your message has been sent, but WhatsApp hasn’t yet confirmed if it has been delivered to the recipient’s phone.
Why is there only one tick?
There can be many reasons for only one tick to appear on a sent message. Some common reasons include the recipient’s phone being off or not having an internet connection. The recipient’s phone could also be out of reach, or the WhatsApp application may not be installed or updated on their phone.
How to tell if the message has been read or not?
Despite the presence of only one tick, there are few ways to tell if your message has been read or not. One way is to wait for the recipient to come online. Once they are online, WhatsApp will deliver the message, and the second grey tick will appear indicating that the message has been delivered.
Another way is to send a follow-up message asking the recipient if they have read the previous message, and if so, why they haven’t responded. If the recipient has indeed read the message, they are more likely to respond to your follow-up message.
Lastly, if the recipient has turned off the read receipt feature on their WhatsApp account, you will never know if they have read your message, even if they have read it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I see when the recipient reads my message when there is only one tick?
A: No, you cannot. Only the second grey tick or the two blue ticks signify that the message has been delivered or read, respectively.
Q: Can the recipient receive the message even if there is only one tick?
A: No, the recipient has not received the message until the second grey tick appears, indicating that the message has been delivered.
Q: Will sending the message again increase the chances of being delivered?
A: No, sending the message multiple times will not increase the chances of being delivered. It might even cause unnecessary annoyance to the recipient.
Q: Can the recipient read my message without it delivering to me?
A: No, if the message has not been delivered to you, the recipient has not read your message.
Q: Can I turn off the read receipt feature on my WhatsApp account?
A: Yes, users can turn off the read receipt feature under privacy settings. However, this means that they will not be able to see read receipts from others as well.
In conclusion, when there is only one tick on WhatsApp, it indicates that the message is still in the process of being delivered. However, there are still ways to tell if your message has been read, such as waiting for the recipient to come online or following up with a message. Users should bear in mind that the read receipt feature can be turned off by both parties, so it is not always reliable.
