How to check your number on WhatsApp

The amount of information we have to process daily has constantly increased. Getting a new phone after losing your old one can also add a lot more catch-up information. For example, you may not yet remember your new phone number and may find it difficult to stay up to date with your friends and family. “How do you find your WhatsApp number?” It’s a question you usually don’t want to ask in the middle of the street.

Some phones make it difficult to see your phone number. However, messaging apps usually don’t have these problems. In this article, we will show you how to verify your phone number on WhatsApp.

How to check your number on WhatsApp

WhatsApp uses the same phone number as your phone, so checking there will usually get you your current phone number.

Follow these steps to do it:

1. Open WhatsApp.
   
2. Tap on More options at the top right. The icon looks like three dots.
   
3. Tap on Settings.
   
4. Select your name at the top of the menu.
   
5. Your phone number will appear on the Phone section below your username and About details.
   

The next time you wonder how to check your phone number on WhatsApp, remember that the steps are simple. All you have to do is check your profile settings.

How to check if your WhatsApp number is blocked

Blocking is a powerful feature to stop receiving calls or messages from someone. If someone has blocked you, you may not notice it at first, but they will hold all the cards in the conversation.

Here are five different ways to check if someone blocked your number on WhatsApp:

• Check last seen message: When you open the chat window, look at the last seen information under the user’s name. If this hasn’t changed recently or you can’t see it, you may have been blocked.
• Check for updates: If a user blocked you, you will not receive any updates about your About page and your profile photo will not be updated either. Lack of updates on an account may mean that you have been blocked (or are not interested in updating your profile frequently).
• Send a message: If you send a message to a user who blocked you, you will not receive it. However, you will still see a check mark indicating that you have submitted it. If that check mark never turns into a double check mark (for viewed messages), you’ve probably been blocked.
• Try to make a call: If you try to call the person who blocked you, the call will not go through. This is one of the most reliable ways to check if someone is blocking you.
• Use group chats: Try adding a person to a group chat. If you receive an error message telling you that you can’t add someone, chances are you’ve been blocked.

How to check who saved your WhatsApp number

Checking who has saved your WhatsApp number is relatively simple. We’ll need to use a somewhat obscure WhatsApp feature to test this: broadcasts. Broadcasts are similar to group chats. However, a notable feature of broadcasting is that they will not be visible to users who do not have you in their contact list.

Here’s how to use the cast feature:

1. Open WhatsApp.
   
2. Select More options at the top right (look for the three dots).
   
3. Tap on Reissue.
   
4. Select the users you want to consult. However, you will need at least two confirmed users. Use someone who you know has added you to their contact list.
   
5. Play the check mark in the lower right corner.
   
6. Send a broadcast message. It doesn’t have to be anything specific and a simple “Test” will suffice.
   
7. Wait a moment and then check the message delivery information. Press the message until a menu appears, then select Information.
   
8. Check the Delivered to section. People who are not in this section probably have not added you on WhatsApp.
   

The next time you wonder how to check if someone saved your number on WhatsApp, use the broadcast feature. Maybe it’s the only time you need it.

Additional FAQs

How can you check if you have a WhatsApp account?

The easiest way to check if you have an account is to download WhatsApp. If you don’t need to go through the account creation process and you get an account automatically, you have WhatsApp.

How do I get my WhatsApp verification code?

When you create a WhatsApp account, a verification code is automatically sent via SMS. If you can’t receive messages, you won’t be able to receive the code. Make sure you have entered the correct phone number when creating your account.

How can I see my WhatsApp number online?

If you don’t know your phone number, the best thing to do is find it on your phone instead of looking it up online.

How do you check if a number has WhatsApp?

To check if a number is on WhatsApp, use the WhatsApp account finder:

• Open WhatsApp on your device, if it is not already open.

• Click on the search icon at the top of the screen and enter the number.

• See if anything appears.

Alternatively, try adding the phone to your contacts. If they have a WhatsApp account, it will find it automatically. However, you can only check it a limited number of times.

How do I find my WhatsApp account number?

Your account number is linked to your phone number. There are no official ways to find your account number.

Save numbers

Now you know how to check your number on WhatsApp, and also if someone has added or blocked you on WhatsApp. Knowing who is communicating with you is important for maintaining proper social relationships.

Have you found your friend on WhatsApp? How did you realize that someone had blocked you? Leave a comment in the section below.