How to hide messages on WhatsApp

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WhatsApp is a popular way to stay in touch with friends, family and co-workers. However, sometimes your chats can be of a sensitive nature, things that you don’t want to share with others. It is very common for those around you to unconsciously look at your phone when you have WhatsApp open and you may not want them to see who you have been chatting with.

If you’re wondering if there’s a way to hide your messages on WhatsApp, look no further. This article will discuss how to hide your messages and notifications on an iPhone and Android device.

How to hide messages on WhatsApp on an iPhone

Whatever your reasons for hiding WhatsApp messages, it can be done. The most popular method is to archive them. This will place them in a special file folder that is not immediately visible when you launch the application.

Another option is to add another level of security to the app if you don’t want to jailbreak your iPhone to run third-party apps to hide your messages. It is also possible to hide your WhatsApp notifications. We will cover all of these methods below.

Hide messages

The easiest way to hide a WhatsApp message is using the archive function. When you archive a chat, it won’t be immediately visible when you have the app open. However, you will still have access to these archived chats. To learn how to archive messages, do the following:

1. Launch WhatsApp on your iPhone.
   
2. Locate the chat you want to hide and swipe left.
   
3. Touch the dark blue Archive icon.
   

This chat will no longer be visible when you have the app open. You can easily view archived discussions by swiping down to reveal an Archived Chats link just below the search window. Tap on it and see your hidden chats.

Hide unarchived messages

Currently, you can only hide WhatsApp messages by archiving them. There are third-party apps that will help you hide messages, but you will have to jailbreak your iPhone first. Jailbreaking voids your warranty and is not recommended unless you know exactly how to do it.

The only other option available is to add another level of security to your phone by requiring a Touch or Face ID to unlock WhatsApp. This will prevent others from accessing your chats. To configure identification, follow these steps:

1. Launch WhatsApp.
   
2. Tap on Settings.
   
3. Select Account and then Privacy.
   
4. Locate and press Screen lock.
   
5. Depending on your iPhone, you will see Require facial identification either Require Touch ID.
   
6. Click the toggle switch next to it to activate this feature.
   
7. Choose how long it will be before this takes effect. Your options are Immediately, After 1 minute, after 15 minutesand After 1 hour.
   

Now you’ll have an extra layer of security to hide your messages and you’ll need your Face ID or Touch ID to open the app.

Hide notifications

You may want to hide your WhatsApp notifications. If you have multiple chats active simultaneously, these notifications can distract you. You can easily disable this feature by changing your iPhone settings. This is how you do it:

1. Tap on the Settings icon on your iPhone.
   
2. Locate and select Notifications and then WhatsApp.
   
3. Depending on your operating system, the next step may vary.
   • If you see Enable notificationsClick the toggle switch and set it to Off position.
     
   • If you have the Show previews option, press it and choose Never.
     

By following these steps, you will no longer see a notification every time you receive a new WhatsApp message.

How to hide messages on WhatsApp on an Android device

Every WhatsApp user has their reasons for hiding messages on their Android device. Messages can be hidden using WhatsApp’s archive feature or a third-party application. Message notifications are also easily hidden by changing your device settings. Fortunately, making these changes is a simple process.

Hide messages

There may come a time when you want to hide certain messages on WhatsApp. Fortunately, this is something that can be achieved. The quickest method is to archive them. With just a swipe and tap, you can hide any message. To archive a WhatsApp message on your Android device, follow these steps:

1. Tap on WhatsApp on your Android.
   
2. Locate the message you want to archive and press and hold.
   
3. press the File icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
   

This message will now be moved to the Archive folder. You won’t be able to see it when you open the app. To view it, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and press Archived chats.

Hide unarchived messages

The only way to hide WhatsApp messages without archiving them or using third-party applications is to limit access to the application. This can be achieved by making adjustments to your privacy settings. Adding another layer of security will make it harder for others to access your WhatsApp messages. Here’s how to do it:

1. Start the application and select Settings.
   
2. Tap Account and choose Privacy.
   
3. Press Fingerprint lock. Depending on the Android device you are using, your options may be different.
4. Click the toggle switch next to Unlock with fingerprint or any other method shown.
   
5. Choose how soon this security measure will be applied when the app is idle. Options include Immediately, After 1 minuteand After 30 minutes.
   

If you want to hide your messages without archiving them using a third-party app, here’s how to do it:

1. Download and install GBWhatsApp.
2. Start the new application.
3. Register the app with your phone number.
4. Select the message you want to hide and tap the three dots icon.
5. From the drop-down menu, tap Hide.
6. A screen with a pattern will appear. Choose a password pattern to implement the lock code.

This message will now be hidden and blocked. To view your hidden chats with GBWhatsApp, you will need to verify the password pattern.

Hide notifications

With multiple simultaneous WhatsApp chats, you may be bombarded with notifications every time you receive a new message. These notifications can not only be distracting but also annoying. Fortunately, you can disable them by changing your WhatsApp settings. To disable them, do the following:

1. Click on Settings on your Android device.
   
2. Select Apps and notifications and then Applications.
   
3. Locate and choose WhatsApp.
   
4. To turn off All WhatsApp notifications.
   

By changing your settings, you will no longer receive a notification when you have a new chat message.

How to hide WhatsApp messages and notifications explained

You can easily hide your WhatsApp messages and notifications on iPhone or Android device using the archive feature. This will move the selected chats to a special folder that is not displayed directly in the app. Notifications are easily hidden by making a change to the app settings. Hiding messages without archiving them is not easy, but there are third-party applications that can help with this.