10 WhatsApp Secret Tricks You Must Know in 2026

In this post we discuss about WhatsApp secret tricks which you need to know in 2026

1. Hide Last Seen

You can hide your last seen from. Anyone.

Ways to do: Settings → Privacy → Last Seen → Nobody

2. Read Messages Without Blue Tick

You can read messages without blur tick on WhatsApp you have to turn off this feature.

Settings → Privacy → Read Receipts → OFF

3. Lock WhatsApp with Fingerprint

You can use fingerprint lock in your Android or iOS device you have to set your finger first then your WhatsApp will only get unlock from your finger 

Ways to do:-

Settings → Privacy → Fingerprint Lock

4. Send Messages Without Saving Number

You can send message on any number without saving by just sending the number to yourself on WhatsApp. When you send the number to yourself just tap on it and select chat with XXXXXXXX80.

5. Star Important Messages

Press and hold a message → Tap on the Star icon

6. Use WhatsApp on PC

Go to Chrome search whatsapp web and scan the QR code with your phone.

7. Mute Status Updates

Tap and hold someone's status → Select Mute

8. Send HD Photos

Select HD while sharing the image

9. Custom Notifications

Start a chat → Press the person's name → Custom notifications

10. Backup Chats

You have to take backup of your important chats to avoid loss of data

Here's how you do it:

Settings → Chats → Chat Backup