Probably everyone has a couple of people from the social network VKontakte who, after you appear online, begin sending endless messages, distracting you from more pressing matters. Many people visit the page to calmly enjoy music tracks, but numerous message notifications completely break the idyll.
Previously, users solved this problem using the invisible mode, but due to changes in the site’s internal policy, it was decided to permanently remove this function. Needless to say, the once head of VK, Pavel Durov, lost the ability to log in using hidden mode.
But no matter how the developers try to restrict users from the treasured invisibility, several loopholes still remain.
Method 1. Plugin
Browser extensions are a treasure trove of useful additions for any occasion. Of all the solutions presented, the best is “Vkfox”. Before attempting to install it, make sure you have a Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Opera browser. There is no support for other browsers, and those based on Chromium do not work well with the basic functions of the add-on. So, the user needs to go to the official website of the plugin - https://vkfox.io or find the add-on in the extension store of your browser manufacturer. Then, you need to click on the “Install” button.
A small window will appear asking you to install it on your computer. Click add - and we get a new icon with the image of a fox in the tab with other plugins.
After this, you will be prompted to go to the main part and allow VKfox to access your page data. Click “Allow” and get full access to the extension’s functions.
If necessary, click on it with the left mouse button to highlight the entire range of available settings. In addition to changes regarding the notification sound in the plugin itself, there is an option called “Always online”. By default, there is a checkmark opposite it, but we need to put a cross.
After this, you will again be able to access your page in “Offline” mode. But as promising as this may sound, there are certain restrictions regarding activity on the page.
You will remain inactive for other users until the moment you decide to write a message, like a photo or post. The whole problem lies in the system of the network itself. However, this is the easiest method to remain invisible while surfing the pages of your favorite site.
How to log into VK incognito using programs
There is quite a lot of software that allows you to simplify or speed up your work with the social network. An example of such a program is VKlife. By the way, in the list of its capabilities there was a VKontakte login function in incognito mode.
We go to the official website of the program and download it.
https://vklife.ru/
Start the installation process. Keep in mind that you will need a Yandex browser.
Next comes the first launch. The program will automatically launch through the new browser and you will need to add the extension to it. To do this, click the “Add to Browser” button.
Confirm the addition.
After this, log in to VKontakte and go to your page (see logins and passwords from VK). All that remains is to select the “Offline” mode in the upper right corner. Thanks to him, no one will know that you are online.
Method 2. Special programs
In addition to extensions, there is full-fledged software that can protect your activity from prying eyes. One of the first programs that allowed you to stay “offline” was “Vklife”. Among its analogues, it stands out due to its pleasant interface and a large number of auxiliary functions that regular network users will definitely like.
The main feature of this software is the ability to remain “offline” even while listening to music and communicating with close friends. With prolonged use, this function begins to malfunction, so at any time you can exit the invisible mode, and a green light will light up next to your avatar. By the way, the program deserves attention not only because of its unique opportunity to remain unnoticed.
In addition to the already mentioned VKlife, there are no less popular ways to bypass the site’s restrictions. Surely those who witnessed the development of the mobile Internet remember such instant messengers as “ICQ” and “QIP”. Now they have almost been forgotten, but in order to at least a little stir up interest in their products, the developers have added the ability to log in to VK through their programs. Some versions also have the coveted button to switch to stealth mode. It is best to download them from the official website - https://qip.ru/.
How to be invisible on VKontakte
The most frequently used browsers used by citizens of the Russian Federation when visiting social networks are Firefox and Opera. Based on their settings, you can find out some ways to visit the social network “VKontakte” incognito. It is important to know that in the “invisible” status you can view all pages of the social network, with the exception of your profile - profile.php. When using the Firefox browser
Enter the command about:config in the address bar, and after that you will see the settings of the browser itself displayed. In the “Filter” window, find the inscription “network.http.redirection-limit” and enter the value “0” for it, erasing the default value “20”. By doing this you will temporarily disable redirects in your browser.
Next, go to your personal social network page using your personal data. If everything is done correctly, an error message will appear. Go to any page of the VKontakte social network, remembering that you cannot go to profile.php.
Finally, open your browser settings again and set the “network.http.redirection-limit” indicator to the initial value of “20”.
When using the Opera browser
Launch the browser program and find the “Tools” item in the main menu. Click on it and in the submenu that opens, select the next item - “Settings”. After the settings window opens, find the “Advanced” tab, then activate the “Network” option on it by clicking the corresponding button.
In the window that appears, find the words “Enable automatic redirection” and uncheck the box next to it. Follow the same steps as described above in the instructions for using the Firefox browser for visiting the VKontakte social network.
A universal way to remain “invisible” regardless of browser
Go to your personal page “VKontakte” and go to the “Personal Messages” page. Without taking any action, wait 15 minutes - this is the time limit for connecting to the VKontakte website. Then you can go to the social network page you are interested in, excluding profile.php.
So, with the help of simple manipulations, you can visit any pages of the VKontakte network, remaining “invisible” to their owners. The main thing to remember: to remain “invisible” you cannot go to the “My Page” tab or to the main page of another user, otherwise your entire incognito profile will be revealed.
Method 3. Opera browser
It is worth noting right away that this technique does not always work. If you still want to try, then make sure that you have a clean version of the browser and not Next. To switch to hidden mode, you will need to perform a number of steps.
- Open the browser menu and find “Settings” there (you can press the key combination “Alt+P”).
- We find the “General Settings” section, here you need to pay attention to the “Advanced” tab and the sub-item called “Network”.
- Uncheck the box next to the “Enable automatic direction” function.
After the completed operation, all that remains is to enter your data at this address - https://vkontakte.ru/login.php. A message will definitely appear letting you know that everything was done correctly. Now you need to go to any social network page.
Please note that you cannot visit your account or links to other people’s pages on VKontakte, otherwise the system will automatically switch you to visible mode. In order to complete this kind of monitoring, you need to return the checkbox to its place. Let us repeat once again that this can only work with the Opera browser.
We hide our presence on VKontakte with the help of a little trick
The essence of the method lies in the peculiarities of assigning the “Online” status. It is activated the moment you visit your page. If you do not take any action within 15 minutes, the status will automatically change to “Offline”. You are now in incognito mode.
Keep in mind that in this state, you cannot access your page or the pages of your friends again. Otherwise, you will again receive the “Online” status.
You can go to the page of messages (see VK does not send messages), photos (see how to add photos to VK from your phone), audio and video recordings (see).
Method 4. Mirrors
The urge to be hidden while online sometimes reaches unfathomable limits. Another effective method can be “mirror” services. They provide alternative links for authorization on certain resources. Most office workers are familiar with them, who, due to restrictions from their superiors, cannot engage in personal affairs while at work.
These services encrypt the connection so that it is invisible to network administrators or even the site itself. This clever move allows you to remain inside your account as if you had never logged in at all. The main problem with such solutions is that the data obtained by such sites can be forwarded to third parties. Simply put, if you decide to use a site like https://apidog.ru/auth.php, take care to change your password.
This method works not only on desktop operating systems, but also on mobile devices.
Ways to remain invisible on VKontakte from your phone
How to make yourself invisible while surfing a social network from a phone or mobile device running Android OS? Until recently, this task was best handled by the Kate-mobile utility, which can be installed by downloading from Google PLAY or directly from the developer’s official website. Users who managed to encounter the latest version of the application on Android noted the disappearance of the ability to download music from VK, as well as to be present on the network unnoticed by other users.
There remains hope that in the near future it will again be possible to surf the expanses of one of the most popular social networks in “offline” mode. At least the developers of this utility claim that the functioning of VKontakte invisible will soon be restored. For those who already have the program installed on their Android device, you can try to become incognito using the following algorithm:
- Enter the utility by clicking on the corresponding icon on the screen of your phone or tablet.
- In the settings section, you will need to go to the “about the program” section and click on the image of the dog several times.
- After the user has entered the dialing section, he must enter the code *#*#856682583*#*#.
- A debugging mode window will open, in which you just need to find the line “invisible for VK” and activate the function.
You can ask the developers of the utility directly about how to make VKontakte invisible by visiting the official website of the application kate-mobile.com or the community on Odnoklassniki or VK, where support representatives are constantly present.
There is a service called Apidog, which can be installed on almost any device running Android OS. Apidog is an application that can be downloaded both from the PLAY Market and from the official website of the developer. Even after it became impossible to log into VK from a phone in “offline” mode through Kate Mobile and other popular programs, Apidog provided the opportunity to be on the social network without “online” status. Since the end of spring 2021, most users have had to face the limitation of this option, and usually users declassify their own presence on the social network after trying to send a message or leave a post on the wall of a person or community.
Method 5. Invisibility via phone
Before VK radically changed, offline mode was available even on the official client. Of course, this required entering a special combination and changing additional settings. Now the debugging has been removed and everyone who wants to regain their invisible status is left with only the Kate Mobile application.
This is a client from third-party developers, which differs significantly in its interface from what many are familiar with on Android. The desired function is in the settings and works according to the already familiar scheme described in the method with the plugin.
The user remains invisible to others until the moment he decides to write a message, turn on music or like a photo. After which, for 10-15 seconds the account will be listed as “Online”, and then will go into invisible mode.
The developers will not be able to remove such a trifle, because the mode itself has been forever erased from the social network.
With this, all the most effective methods for invisibility have come to an end. Choose the option you like best and try it in practice. If you decide to use third-party resources where you will need to provide a password, do not forget to change it later.
Anonymous message services VKontakte
There are various services that allow you to send a message to a user without specifying their first and last name. I will warn you right away that your message will most likely be automatically added to the wall of the service group and those who are members of this community will be able to read it. However, your identity will remain unknown to the recipient and the goal will actually be achieved. For you, I decided to explore several services to offer you the best option for sending anonymous messages. But the results were disastrous. None of the currently proposed solutions work. Let's look at everything in order.
MSGVK anonymous reporting site is not working:
VkAnon also did not send a message. In addition, a banner with advertising constantly pops up on this site, which discourages users from using it.
Using the KIDRIS , you can send messages anonymously, but through a group. A prerequisite is the presence of a public page in which you are an administrator. I think it’s not exactly what you were looking for, but I’ll still attach a screenshot.
I found another service, but, unfortunately, it did not send my message. I will present it for review so that you do not suffer in vain. ALLINTOP .
Let's draw conclusions. I was unable to send an anonymous message using third-party programs. Perhaps this is due to the introduction of a new VKontakte design and somehow affected the functionality of the presented programs. If you are aware of working services, please write in the comments. Thank you for your attention!
Become invisible without third-party applications
This method is the simplest. In order for friends to see you in the “offline” status for some time, you need to go to “Messages” and not perform any actions on the page for about 20-25 minutes.
Without activity, the account will go “offline”. This method will work until you refresh the My Page tab or start scrolling through other people's pages.
The second way is to add news or music to your Favorites. By clicking on the link, you can listen to songs or scroll through news items and be “offline”.
Setting preferences for the Opera browser
To become invisible through the Opera browser (https://www.opera.com/ru), go to advanced settings mode, click on the “Network” tab on the left and uncheck the box next to the phrase “Enable automatic redirection”. It is considered normal that the service displays error information after attempting to log into a personal account.
These settings remain in effect until you update your profile. After you exit the social network, return your settings to their previous state.
