Those small status details in chat — a typing indicator, a green dot, a "last seen" timestamp — aren't just decoration. Here's what they actually tell you, and what they reveal about you in return.
What You'll See in a Conversation
- Typing indicator — shows when the other person is actively typing a reply, disappearing once they stop or send the message.
- Online/presence status — indicates whether the other person currently has the app or site open.
- Last seen — shows roughly when the other person was last active, when they're not currently online.
Why This Matters When Trading
- A visible "online" status is a reasonable signal that a message might get a quick reply right now, versus messaging someone who was last seen days ago.
- Typing indicators help you avoid sending a follow-up message while the other person is already mid-reply.
- None of this replaces actually waiting for a real response — presence indicators are a hint about likely response time, not a guarantee.
What This Means for Your Own Privacy
The same information is visible about you to whoever you're chatting with — when you're online, when you were last active, and when you're typing a reply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn off my online status or last-seen indicator?
Presence and last-seen are a standard part of how chat works on iSwap.pk; check My Account → Security or Notifications for any related privacy controls currently available.
There's typically a short delay before your status updates after you close the app or leave the site, rather than an instant switch.
Why does someone's last seen say a while ago even though they just replied?
Last seen reflects general activity on the platform, not necessarily the exact moment of a specific reply — a small delay between the two is normal.
Does the typing indicator show if the other person is drafting a message they never send?
Yes — typing status reflects that they're actively composing, whether or not they end up sending it.
Does presence status apply outside of an open conversation, like on someone's profile?
Presence indicators are primarily shown within the context of a chat conversation between you and that user.
