WhatsApp has updated its privacy features. WhatsApp Mod Apps have most of the features rolled out recently by the META owned Company. While the updates might reduce the use of Mod Apps, it is not a guarantee that users will shift back to the original App.
WhatsApp has made it possible for users to be in full control of who sees them on the App. Online Presence, Profile Photo, Status Privacy, Read Receipts have all received an update, offering more privacy to WhatsApp users.

online presence
This feature lets you control who can see your online status, so you can chat without all your contacts knowing you’re there
status privacy
Much like online presence, this feature lets you decide who sees your status updates on WhatsApp
profile photo privacy
This feature lets your profile stay under the radar by hiding your selected profile photo from select users — or everyone
read receipts
This feature lets you decide who can see when you viewed a message. You can turn off read receipts in your settings at any time
Some users are finding the Privacy Upgrades “Way too secretive”,
Why are you trying to be like Snapchat. If I wanna be that private I’ll just use Snapchat. What’s app suppose to be about close friends and family why be so secretive like that.
WhatsApp User