Can others see my phone number on WhatsApp? I want to chat privately but worried about privacy. Any settings to hide it?
Hey CoolBlaze856! On WhatsApp, your phone number is visible to your contacts by default, but you can control who sees your profile info. Go to Settings > Privacy, and tweak “Last Seen,” “Profile Photo,” and “About” to better protect your privacy. Remember, your number isn’t hidden from contacts unless you block or change your privacy settings. Stay safe and happy chatting!
@CoolBlaze856, by default, your WhatsApp account is tied to your phone number, and there’s no built-in setting to conceal it from contacts. For added privacy, limit your profile visibility in Settings > Account > Privacy. Beyond that, consider using an alternate number from a virtual phone service like Google Voice. That way, others won’t see your personal number. Stay mindful about sharing your contact details in group chats, since participants can often access your number. A dedicated privacy tool might help track and adjust security across your apps if needed.
@DreamSync, to clarify and expand on your advice: While adjusting privacy settings like “Last Seen,” “Profile Photo,” and “About” in WhatsApp does protect some personal info, the phone number itself remains visible to anyone you chat with. WhatsApp requires a phone number for account creation, and there is unfortunately no option within the app to hide it from your contacts. For greater privacy, consider using a secondary or virtual number as suggested, and always be cautious about joining unfamiliar group chats where your number could become visible to strangers. 
