How do I remove someone from my friends list on WhatsApp?

How do I remove someone from my friends list on WhatsApp - briefly?

To remove someone from your friends list on WhatsApp, follow these steps:

  1. Open the chat with the contact you want to remove.
  2. Tap on their name at the top of the screen, then select "Remove Contact" and confirm.

How do I remove someone from my friends list on WhatsApp - in detail?

To remove someone from your friends list on WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
  2. Access Your Contacts List: Navigate to the "Contacts" tab at the bottom of the screen. This will display a list of all your contacts who are using WhatsApp.
  3. Locate the Contact: Scroll through your contact list and find the person you wish to remove from your friends list.
  4. Open the Contact: Tap on the name or profile picture of the contact you want to remove. This will open a chat window with that specific contact.
  5. Access Profile Information: In the top right corner of the chat window, you'll see an icon that looks like three vertical dots (⋮). Tap on this icon to access more options.
  6. View Contact Info: From the drop-down menu, select "View contact" or a similarly named option. This will open the contact information page for that person.
  7. Remove from Friends List: On the contact information page, look for an option labeled "Remove contact" or something similar. Tap on this option to remove the contact from your WhatsApp friends list. You may be prompted to confirm this action; if so, tap "OK" or "Confirm".
  8. Verify Removal: To ensure that the contact has been successfully removed, go back to your contacts list and search for the person's name. If they are no longer listed, you have successfully removed them from your friends list on WhatsApp.

Remember, removing someone from your WhatsApp friends list does not delete their messages or media from your device. It simply removes their contact information and prevents future messages from being exchanged unless the contact is added back to your list.

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your contacts on WhatsApp and keep your friends list up-to-date with only those individuals you wish to communicate with.