How to hide a contact on WhatsApp?

How to hide a contact on WhatsApp - briefly?

To hide a contact on WhatsApp, open the chat with that person, tap on their name or profile picture at the top of the screen, and then select "Hide Contact" from the menu. This action will remove the contact from your visible list, but they can still message you and appear in search results.

How to hide a contact on WhatsApp - in detail?

To hide a contact on WhatsApp, you have several options depending on your device and the level of privacy you wish to maintain. Here are detailed steps for both iOS and Android devices:

On iPhone (iOS):

1. Hide Chat:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to hide.
   • Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen.
   • Scroll down and tap on "Mute".
   • Choose how long you want the chat to be muted (8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year).

2. Archive Chat:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to hide.
   • Swipe left on the chat.
   • Tap "Archive". This will move the chat out of your main chat list but not delete it.
   • To find archived chats, scroll to the bottom of your chat list and tap "Archived Chats".

On Android:

1. Hide Chat:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to hide.
   • Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen.
   • Scroll down and tap on "Mute".
   • Choose how long you want the chat to be muted (8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year).

2. Archive Chat:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to hide.
   • Long press on the chat until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
   • Tap "Archive". This will move the chat out of your main chat list but not delete it.
   • To find archived chats, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner and select "Archived Chats".

Additional Privacy Measures:

1. Disable Read Receipts:

   • Go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy.
   • Turn off "Read Receipts". This will hide your read receipts from all contacts, not just the one you want to hide.

2. Block Contact (if necessary):

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to block.
   • Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen.
   • Scroll down and tap "Block". This will completely hide the contact from your chat list and prevent them from sending messages or calls.

By following these steps, you can effectively hide a contact on WhatsApp and maintain a higher level of privacy in your messaging activities.