Introduction
WhatsApp is the most-used messaging app in the world — but most people only scratch the surface of what it can do. If you're only using it to chat and send emojis, you're missing out on some seriously powerful features. These hidden WhatsApp tricks can level up your messaging game and make you feel like a pro.
Whether you want more privacy, efficiency, or just cool hacks to impress your friends — here are 7 WhatsApp tricks you probably didn’t know existed.
1. Read Messages Without Opening the App
Sometimes you want to read a message but don’t want the sender to see those two blue ticks. Here’s the trick:
Put your phone on airplane mode
Open WhatsApp and read the message
Close WhatsApp and force stop the app from settings
Turn airplane mode off
This way, you read the message — and the sender never knows.
2. Send Messages Without Typing (Hands-Free Trick)
Too lazy to type? Use your voice.
On Android: Say “Hey Google, send a WhatsApp message to [Name]”
On iPhone: Say “Hey Siri, send a WhatsApp message to [Name]”
Your assistant will ask what to send — speak your message and it’ll be sent hands-free.
3. Format Text Like Bold, Italics & Strikethrough
WhatsApp supports text formatting, but most people never use it. Try these:
Bold → your text
Italic → your text
→ your text
Monospace → your text
Try it in any chat — it works instantly.
4. Lock Specific Chats with Fingerprint or Face ID
Worried someone might peek at your chats? WhatsApp now lets you lock specific chats.
How to do it:
Open the chat
Tap on the contact’s name at the top
Scroll and tap “Chat Lock”
Enable fingerprint or Face ID lock
Locked chats are moved to a separate folder. Total privacy!
5. Pin Your Favorite Chats to the Top
Tired of scrolling to find your favorite people or groups?
You can pin up to 3 chats to the top of your chat list.
How:
Long-press the chat
Tap the pin icon on the top bar
Now those chats will always stay at the top.
6. Create Self-Destructing Messages (Auto-Delete)
Want to keep your chats clean and private? Use disappearing messages.
Steps:
Open a chat → Tap on the person’s name
Tap “Disappearing Messages”
Choose between 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days
7. Use WhatsApp on Multiple Devices (Without Keeping Your Phone Online)
Did you know you can use WhatsApp on your PC or tablet without your phone being online?
Here’s how:
On your phone, go to Settings > Linked Devices
Tap “Link a Device”
Scan the QR code from web.whatsapp.com
Now your WhatsApp works even if your phone is off — super useful for working on your computer.
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Final Thoughts
These WhatsApp tricks aren’t just fun — they can save you time, protect your privacy, and make you way more efficient. Try them out today and see how much more powerful WhatsApp can be when you know how to use it like a pro.
Bonus Tip: Keep WhatsApp Updated
New features are added often. Go to your app store and keep WhatsApp updated to enjoy the latest tricks.
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