A green dot is only one cue.
Someone may appear available while using another part of the service.
| Visible cue | Useful interpretation | Does not establish |
|---|---|---|
| Active now | An activity or availability signal. | Which conversation is open, attention or location. |
| Active recently | An indication of recent activity. | A precise timeline of someone’s behavior. |
| ✓✓ Delivered | The message has a delivery status. | That this message has been read. |
| Seen 09:41 | A Seen receipt associated with a message. | Why someone has not replied. |
| No active indicator | The signal is absent from your view. | That the person is offline or has blocked you. |
Status labels are the reference. The double check here is an illustration, not a universal app-icon specification.
Read the cue with context.
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Status setting
Inspect the Active Status settings available to your account.
What this tells youYou know which visibility control is available.
Read its current explanation rather than assuming every account has the same controls.
- 02
Other sessions
Consider other signed-in devices or Facebook use.
What this tells youYou have considered the other places you use the service.
A browser or another device can be relevant to the visibility setting.
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Interpretation
Avoid interpreting the label as proof of a specific action.
What this tells youYou keep the conclusion within the evidence.
The label does not establish a location, the screen someone is using or why they have not replied.
Change visibility. Keep the distinction.
Review every place you use.
Changing your own Active Status controls the activity signal. Review the current explanation and any other signed-in apps or devices.
Turning it off does not conceal the messages you send or public activity. It is not a way to obtain someone else’s reading history.
Turn off your Active Status →Keep this boundary.
A third-party timeline needs its own verifiable data source.
A dot, a timestamp or a simulated dashboard is not evidence of someone’s exact location or attention.
References and current instructions
Go to the source.
Find the current article for your device and account type. Device labels and feature availability can change; use the current official page before taking action.
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