WhatsApp Hacks You’ll Want to Try Right Now

WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app with over two billion users, keeps adding features to make chats smarter, safer, and more convenient. Yet, many regular users miss out on hidden tricks that can upgrade their experience. Recently, Dipti Sharma, an X user and AI enthusiast, shared 18 such hacks-from protecting private chats to tapping into the power of AI. Here are 17 WhatsApp features and tricks you might not be using but definitely should.

17 WhatsApp Features and Tricks You’re Probably Not Using (But Should!)

1. Lock Individual Chats

Add an extra layer of privacy with a passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID. Even if someone accesses your phone, your private chats stay secure.

2. Use Dual WhatsApp AccountsSwitch easily between work and personal life-no need for two phones. Manage both accounts seamlessly on a single device.

3. Tap into Meta AI

Need ideas, answers, or a spark of creativity? Meta AI is built right in, ready to brainstorm, assist, or simply entertain.

4. Secure Sensitive Conversations

From planning surprises to sharing confidential info, lock specific chats with a password or biometrics for peace of mind.

5. Restore Deleted Messages

Accidentally deleted the wrong text? With Undo Delete for Me, you can instantly bring it back-even if you intended to delete it for everyone.

6. Create Custom Stickers

Make your chats fun and personal by turning photos into stickers, or let AI generate unique ones just for you.

7. Ask Meta AI Anything

From live sports scores to the latest news, get instant answers from Meta AI right inside WhatsApp.

8. Message Without Saving Contacts

Want to text someone quickly? Just enter their number with the country code-no need to clutter your contacts list.

9. Edit Sent Messages

Made a typo? Skip the delete button and simply edit your sent message to fix it on the spot.

10. Undo “Delete for Me”

Chose the wrong delete option? Quickly recover the message and save yourself from the slip.

11. Chat Backups

Keep your chats safe forever. Go to Settings → Chats → Chat Backup and secure your entire conversation history.

12. Animated Emojis

Make your messages more expressive with emojis that move and add life to every chat.

13. Desktop Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow on WhatsApp Web or Desktop using built-in keyboard shortcuts-find them all in the settings.

14. Send Photos & Videos in HD

Skip the blur-share photos and videos in crisp HD quality without losing details to compression.

15. Pin Key Messages

Never lose track of important info like meeting links or Wi-Fi passwords by pinning them to the top of your chat.

16. Build Your Own Avatar

Personalize your WhatsApp identity with custom avatars. Adjust hairstyles, outfits, and accessories, then use them as stickers or your profile photo.

17. Organize with Chat Lists

Keep life sorted by grouping conversations-friends, family, and work-in neat, separate lists.




WhatsApp may feel like a simple messaging app, but it’s packed with hidden gems. By using these 17 features, you can boost security, stay organized, and make chatting more fun-all within the same app.