


In a browser, log in to Facebook and then click the Messenger icon the top-right corner of the page.

Keep reading to learn how it's done.ĭisable Active Status on Facebook Website The same global setting also lives in the Facebook Messenger app, allowing you to check your latest messages without friends jostling for your attention while you do. The way to achieve this is by turning off your "Active Status," which can be done within the Facebook mobile app or on the Facebook website. Whether it's because you don't have the energy or the time to engage with friends, you do have the option to browse Facebook without anyone knowing you're online. Facebook is the quintessential social network, but you may not always feel like being social every time you log in to your Facebook account.
