What happens when you turn off active status on messenger

When your Active Status is off: If you turn off Active Status in one place, you'll still appear active or recently active to your friends and contacts anywhere else you're using Facebook or Messenger unless you also turn off the setting in those places.

Click on the “Options” button located within the “Contacts” card and select the “Turn on Active Status” option. Look for the green dot between the profile picture and your friend's name. If you see it, it means that they are currently active on Facebook or Messenger app.

They'll also be able to see if you're currently in the same chat as them on this profile. When your Active Status is off: If you turn off Active Status for one app, you may still appear active, recently active and currently in the same chat as your friends and connections on a different app that doesn't have it off.

Fire up the Messenger app, and then tap your profile picture — it's in the top left. Next, tap the “Active Status” tab near the top. Tap the toggle to the right to disable your active status. Just note that doing so also disables your ability to see the active status of other people.