How to hide WhatsApp history from certain people?

How to hide WhatsApp history from certain people - briefly?

To hide your WhatsApp history from specific contacts, you can use the "Archive" feature or employ a third-party app that offers privacy settings.

How to hide WhatsApp history from certain people - in detail?

To hide your WhatsApp history from certain individuals, you can utilize several methods available within the app. These features are designed to enhance privacy and control over your messaging activities.

Using "Archive" Feature:

The Archive feature allows you to hide chats without deleting them. Here’s how to use it:

  1. Open WhatsApp on your device.
  2. Navigate to the chat you want to archive.
  3. Long press on the chat until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
  4. Select the Archive option from the menu.

The archived chat will be moved out of your main chat list but can still be accessed by searching for it or finding it under the "Archived Chats" section.

Using "Mute Notifications":

If you don’t want certain contacts to disturb you with notifications, you can mute their messages:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat of the contact you wish to mute.
  2. Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen to open their profile information.
  3. Scroll down and tap on Mute notifications.
  4. Choose how long you want to mute the notifications (8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year).

Using "Block" Feature:

For a more permanent solution, you can block contacts whose messages you don’t want to see:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat of the contact you wish to block.
  2. Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen to open their profile information.
  3. Scroll down and tap on Block.
  4. Confirm the action by tapping Block again in the pop-up window.

Blocking a contact will prevent them from seeing your online status, reading receipts, and any updates you add to your profile. It also means they can't call or message you on WhatsApp.

Using "Privacy Settings":

You can customize who can see your personal information such as your profile picture, about section, and last seen:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
  2. Tap on Account and then select Privacy.
  3. Here you can adjust settings for:
    • Last Seen: Choose between "Everyone," "My Contacts," or "Nobody."
    • Profile Photo: Control who can see your profile picture.
    • About: Decide who can view the information in your About section.
    • Status: Select whether everyone, only your contacts, or no one can see your status updates.

By employing these methods, you can effectively manage and hide your WhatsApp history from specific individuals, ensuring a higher level of privacy and control over your messaging experience.