As species, it has been increasingly targeted by Asian Songbird Trade. Its population decline is observed in the wild, however the rate is yet to be determined.

This newly split species is undergoing a rapid loss due to trapping for the cage-bird trade.

Wangi-wangi White-eye was first discovered in 2003 and has not been scientifically described until today. Limited range of distribution, rampant poaching for cage-bird trade, and habitat loss to tourism development have been the major threats of this taxon.

This species is no longer common at the sites where it was previously common. Due to trapping for the cage-bird trade and habitat loss in the coastal forest area, this species has been declining in number for the past 15 years.