WhatsApp Secret Tricks and Hidden Features (2025 In-Depth Guide)
Whether you’re a casual user or a power communicator, WhatsApp has several lesser-known features that can make your experience smoother, smarter, and more private. Here’s a deep dive into the best secret tricks you can start using today.
1. Read Messages Without Blue Ticks
Avoid ‘seen’ status while still reading the message.
Airplane Mode Trick:
When you receive a message, turn on Airplane Mode.
Open WhatsApp and read the message.
Close the app completely, then turn off Airplane Mode. ✅ The message will be marked unread on the sender’s side.
Bonus: Disable blue ticks for all chats via:
Settings → Privacy → Read Receipts → Off
2. Send Messages to Yourself
Use this for notes, reminders, links, images, and files.
Method 1: Use WhatsApp’s “Message Yourself” option (available in 2025)
Method 2:
Open any browser
Type
wa.me/91XXXXXXXXXX(replace with your number)Click to start a private chat with yourself
3. Search Messages by Date (New Feature!)
Save time in long chats.
Go to any chat → Tap Search icon (🔍)
Tap the calendar icon in the top right
Select a date → View all messages sent that day 🎯
4. Hide Specific Media From Gallery
Stop WhatsApp photos/videos from showing in your gallery:
Per Chat:
Chat → Tap name → Media Visibility → No
Globally:
Settings → Chats → Media Visibility → Off
Advanced: Place a
.nomediafile in WhatsApp folders using a file manager (tech-savvy users only)
5. Format Text Like a Pro
Use these shortcuts in any chat:
*text*→ Bold_text_→ Italics~text~→Strikethrough`text`→Monospace
6. Use Two WhatsApp Accounts on One Phone
Option 1: Use built-in Dual Apps feature (Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, etc.)
Option 2: Install WhatsApp Business alongside normal WhatsApp
Option 3: Use third-party cloning apps like Parallel Space (if needed)
7. Enable Disappearing Messages
Keep chats clean or private:
Go to chat → Tap contact name → Disappearing Messages → ON
Set to 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days
Messages vanish for both users automatically.
8. Speed Up Voice Messages
Perfect for long rants:
Tap the play icon on a voice note
Tap “1x” to cycle to 1.5x or 2x playback speed
Speeds up listening without changing the pitch
9. Lock WhatsApp with Fingerprint or Face ID
Protect your chats without third-party apps:
Go to
Settings → Privacy → Fingerprint LockChoose auto-lock delay (immediate, 1 minute, or 30 minutes)
Some phones support Face Unlock for added convenience
10. Mute Forever or Archive Chats Secretly
Mute chats permanently: Long press → Tap Mute → Choose Always
Archive chats: Long press → Tap Archive
Enable “Keep chats archived” via:
Settings → Chats → Keep Chats Archived → ON
