6 Secret WhatsApp Tips and Tricks You Probably Didn’t Know!

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, used by billions daily. While many users are familiar with its basic features, there are several hidden tricks that can enhance your experience.

From secretly reading messages to finding your BFF on WhatsApp, here are six secret WhatsApp tips and tricks that most people don’t know!

1. Read Messages Without Letting the Sender Know 👀

Sometimes, you don’t want the sender to know that you’ve read their message. You can disable the blue tick (read receipts) by following these steps:

📌 How to turn off blue ticks:

• Go to WhatsApp Settings > Privacy > Read Receipts and turn it off.
• Keep in mind that once you disable read receipts, you won’t be able to see when others have read your messages either.

✅ Pro Trick: Want to secretly read messages without turning off blue ticks?

1. Turn on Airplane Mode ✈️
2. Open WhatsApp and read the message
3. Close WhatsApp completely
4. Turn off Airplane Mode

By doing this, the sender won’t see the blue tick, and you can still check your messages in stealth mode!

2. Find Your BFF on WhatsApp 🏆

Ever wondered who your closest friends are based on your WhatsApp activity? There’s a simple way to find out using data usage.

📌 How to check:

1. Go to WhatsApp Settings > Storage and Data > Manage Storage
2. Here, you’ll see a list of contacts and groups ranked by data usage

The person at the top of the list is the one you chat with the most, meaning your true BFF might be revealed! 💙

3. Check When Someone Has Read Your Message ⏳

In group chats, blue ticks appear only when everyone has read your message. But what if you want to see who has read your message and when?

📌 How to check message read time:

• On Android: Long-press the message > Tap the info (ℹ️) icon at the top
• On iPhone: Swipe left on the message

This will show you who has read your message and the exact time they saw it. Perfect for catching those who ignore your texts! 👀

4. Create Chat Shortcuts for Quick Access 🚀

If you frequently chat with a person or group, why not create a home screen shortcut for quick access? This way, you can open the chat in just one tap!

📌 How to create a chat shortcut (Android only):

1. Long-press the chat (group or individual)
2. Tap "Add Conversation Shortcut"
3. The chat icon will appear on your home screen 📱

Now, just tap the shortcut to open the chat instantly!

5. Enable Incognito Mode for Extra Privacy 🔒

If you want to hide your Last Seen so no one knows when you were online, you can turn off Last Seen visibility.

📌 How to turn off Last Seen:

1. Open WhatsApp Settings > Privacy > Last Seen & Online
2. Select "Nobody" (or choose specific contacts to hide it from)

Now, no one will know when you were last active on WhatsApp! Perfect for avoiding unnecessary messages.

6. Send a Public Invite Privately 🎉

Want to invite multiple people to a party without creating a group chat? Use WhatsApp’s Broadcast feature to send a message to multiple people individually—without them knowing it's a mass message!

📌 How to send a private broadcast:

1. Open WhatsApp > Chats
2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) > New Broadcast
3. Add the contacts you want to send the message to
4. Send your message 🎯

Each recipient will receive the message as a personal chat, without knowing it's part of a broadcast list.