You are in an awkward situation: you want to prevent a contact on WhatsApp from bothering you, but you don't want to block them. Fortunately, there is a solution. In this article, we will explain how to hide a WhatsApp contact without blocking it so you can avoid unwanted conversations without hurting anyone's feelings. Read on to find out how you can keep the peace in your chats without resorting to extreme measures.

– Step by step -- How to Hide a WhatsApp Contact without Blocking It

• Step 1: Open the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
• Step 2: Go to the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
• Step 3: Find the contact you want to hide in your conversations list.
• Step 4: Once you find the contact, long press their name to select them.
• Step 5: From the drop-down menu that appears, select the “More” or “Hide Chat” option.
• Step 6: The selected contact will now be hidden from your chat list, but you will still be able to receive messages from them.

FAQ

1. How can I hide a WhatsApp contact without blocking it?

1. Open the WhatsApp application on your phone.
2. Go to the "Chats" tab.
3. Find the contact you want to hide.
4. Press and hold on the contact until the options appear.
5. Select "Archive Chat".

2. What happens when I archive a chat on WhatsApp?

1. Archived chat is moved to a separate section in the app.
2. It will no longer appear in your main chat list.
3. You can find the archived chat by swiping down from the main chats screen and looking for it in the “Archived Chats” section.

3. Will the contact notice that I have archived them on WhatsApp?

1. No, the contact will not receive any notification that you have archived their chat.
2. The chat will still be available to both of you, but it will be hidden in the "Archived Chats" section.

4. How can I unarchive a chat on WhatsApp?

1. Go to the “Archived Chats” section.
2. Press and hold on the chat you want to unarchive.
3. Select "Unarchive."

5. Can I customize who can see my last connection on WhatsApp?

1. Yes, you can customize who can see your last connection in WhatsApp privacy settings.
2. >>>Go to “Settings” “Account” “Privacy” “Last seen time”.
3. Here you can select who can see your last time: "Everyone", "My Contacts", or "Nobody".

6. Can I block someone on WhatsApp without them knowing?

1. No, when you block someone on WhatsApp, that person will know because they will no longer see your profile photo, last seen time, and sent messages.
2. Additionally, calls and messages from that person will remain undelivered.

7. Can I prevent someone from seeing my profile photo on WhatsApp?

1. Yes, you can customize who can see your profile photo in WhatsApp privacy settings.
2. >>>Go to “Settings” “Account” “Privacy” “Profile Photo”.
3. Here you can select who can see your profile photo: "Everyone", "My contacts", or "No one".

8. Can I stop someone from contacting me on WhatsApp without blocking them?

1. If you don't want to block someone but want to prevent them from contacting you, you can mute their notifications.
2. Go to the conversation with the person, press and hold on the chat and select "Mute notifications."

9. Can I hide my WhatsApp status from certain contacts?

1. Yes, you can customize who can see your status in WhatsApp privacy settings.
2. >>>Go to “Settings” “Account” “Privacy” “Status”.
3. Here you can select who can see your status: "Everyone", "My Contacts", or "Nobody".

10. Can I hide my status updates from certain contacts on WhatsApp?

1. Yes, you can select who can see your status updates in WhatsApp privacy settings.
2. >>>Go to “Settings” “Account” “Privacy” “Status update”.
3. Here you can select who can see your status updates: “Everyone,” “My Contacts,” or “Nobody.”

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