How do I turn off the online status in Fiverr?

Last Updated on September 24, 2026

Fiverr allows freelancers and clients to control how their online status appears to other users. If you do not want to appear online all the time, you can turn off your online status in your Fiverr account settings.

In this guide, you will learn how to turn off the online status in Fiverr, how to show your status as online again, what happens when you go offline, and the difference between Fiverr’s online status and its availability settings.

How to turn off the online status in Fiverr

You can change your online status in Fiverr from the Account Settings page. Fiverr currently provides options to stay offline for 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, or forever.

1. Log in to your Fiverr account.
2. Click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
3. Select Account Settings.
4. Find the Online status section under your account information.
5. Click Edit next to Online status.
6. Select how long you want to stay offline: 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, or Forever.
7. Save the change if Fiverr asks you to confirm it.

Once you set your status to offline, Fiverr will no longer show you as online to other users. For freelancers, going offline also removes the profile from the online freelancers search filter.

How to hide online status on Fiverr

If you are specifically looking for how to hide online status on Fiverr, the process is the same as turning your online status off. You do not need to deactivate your Fiverr account or pause your Gigs just because you do not want to appear online.

Go to Profile Picture > Account Settings > Online status, click Edit, and select the amount of time you want to remain offline.

Fiverr provides the following offline durations:

• 1 hour
• 1 day
• 1 week
• Forever

This setting only controls your online status. It is different from making yourself unavailable to receive new orders.

Fiverr online status setting

What happens when you turn off your Fiverr online status?

When you set your Fiverr online status to offline, other users will see you as offline instead of online. If you are a freelancer, you will also no longer appear when a buyer uses the online freelancers filter.

Your Fiverr account and active Gigs are not automatically deactivated simply because you turn off your online status. Your online status is mainly a visibility setting.

So, if you only want some privacy or do not want buyers to see you as online, changing this setting is enough. You do not need to close your account.

How to show your online status on Fiverr again

If you previously turned off your online status and want to appear online again, you can change the setting from the same location.

1. 1. Log in to Fiverr.

1. 1. Click your profile picture.

1. 1. Open Account Settings.

1. 1. Find Online status.

1. 1. Click Edit.

1. 1. Select Go Online.

Your status will then be changed back to online, allowing other users to see you as online. Freelancers can also become visible in the online-freelancers filter when their status is online.

Fiverr online status options

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Fiverr online status vs. Fiverr availability

It is important to understand the difference between your online status and availability on Fiverr. These two settings are not the same.

Online status

Your online status controls whether Fiverr shows you as online or offline to other users. Freelancers who are offline are removed from the online freelancers filter.

Availability

Fiverr’s Availability feature is designed for freelancers who need a break or cannot accept new work for a specific period. When you set yourself as unavailable, your Gigs can remain visible, but clients cannot place new orders during the selected period. Depending on your settings, you can also control whether clients can send you new messages.

Therefore, if you simply want to hide your online status on Fiverr, change the Online status setting. If you are going on vacation or temporarily cannot accept new work, use Fiverr’s Availability feature instead.

Can I turn off my online status without closing my Fiverr account?

Yes. Turning off your online status does not mean that you are closing or deactivating your Fiverr account. You can remain a Fiverr freelancer, keep your account, and manage your Gigs while appearing offline.

Account deactivation is a separate process and should only be used when you want to temporarily close your account or stop using Fiverr.

How to deactivate or close a Fiverr account

If you want to stop using Fiverr completely, you should use the account deactivation or deletion options rather than changing your online status.

On the Fiverr website, you can access your account settings and go to the account deactivation section. Fiverr’s current account-management process allows eligible users to deactivate their account, while permanent deletion is a separate and irreversible process.

Before deactivating or deleting an account, make sure you have withdrawn or refunded any available balance and downloaded any important information you may need later.

See also: How do you Make Money on Fiverr with no experience?

Fiverr account deactivation settings

Why is my Fiverr online status not showing?

If your Fiverr profile is not showing as online, first check the Online status setting in your Account Settings.

If your status is set to offline, Fiverr will not show you as online. Freelancers who are offline also do not appear in the online freelancers search filter.

Another setting to check is Availability. Availability is separate from online status and can affect whether you can receive new orders or messages while you are away.

If your account settings appear correct but your status still does not update, check Fiverr’s current Help Center guidance or contact Fiverr Customer Support.

Is there a best time to be online on Fiverr?

There is no universal time when every Fiverr freelancer needs to be online. Buyers use Fiverr from different countries and time zones, so their activity can vary throughout the day.

Your online status can help you appear in the online-freelancers filter when you are available, but being online does not guarantee that you will receive an order.

Instead of staying online continuously, focus on keeping your Fiverr profile and Gigs up to date, responding to relevant buyer messages, maintaining good communication, and delivering orders on time.

Should Fiverr freelancers stay online all day?

No. You do not need to stay online all day simply to use Fiverr. If you need to step away from Fiverr, you can change your online status or use the Availability feature when you need to stop accepting new orders.

For freelancers, the important thing is to choose the setting that matches your situation. Use Online status when you only want to control your online visibility. Use Availability when you are taking a break and do not want to receive new orders.

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