WhatsApp Hidden Features 2026: 12 Useful Tricks
Privacy, security and productivity features worth knowing in WhatsApp in 2026.
A practical guide to overlooked WhatsApp features in 2026, including Chat Lock and secret codes, disappearing messages, passkeys, privacy controls, encrypted backups, message editing and newer cross-device tools. Availability can vary by platform and rollout.
Quick Verdict
Main rule: Secure the account and private chats first, then enable convenience features only when they solve a real everyday need.
Best for: WhatsApp users who want stronger privacy, safer account access, cleaner storage, better multi-device use and practical 2026 features.
Guide Overview
- Guide type
- explainer
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Market
- India
- Time required
- About 15-30 minutes to review the main privacy and security settings.
- Cost estimate
- No additional purchase is required for the features covered in this guide.
Who this guide is for
WhatsApp users in India who want better privacy, security and everyday productivity.
Before You Start
Requirements
- A current official WhatsApp app or supported client.
- Access to your WhatsApp account.
- Device authentication where a security feature requires it.
Prerequisites
- Update WhatsApp before looking for a missing feature.
- Expect menu wording and availability to vary by platform and rollout.
- Back up important chats before any action that could clear chat data.
Tools Needed
- A supported phone, tablet or computer
- Device screen lock or biometrics
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow the relevant steps in order and avoid changing unrelated advanced settings.
Update WhatsApp before checking for newer features
- Use the official Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Microsoft Store or WhatsApp's official desktop/web experience.
- Install the latest stable WhatsApp version available for your device.
- Reopen WhatsApp after updating and check whether the feature you want has appeared.
Expected result
Your device is running the newest WhatsApp release currently available to your account and platform.
Warning
Do not install modified WhatsApp APKs or unofficial desktop builds to obtain features early.
Platform: All
Run through your main privacy controls
- Open WhatsApp privacy settings and review who can see your profile photo, About information, status, last seen and online activity.
- Review read receipts, group permissions, unknown-caller controls and other privacy options shown on your device.
- Use Privacy Checkup when available to review important controls together.
Expected result
Your profile and activity information are visible only to the audiences you actually want.
Warning
The wording and exact set of options can differ by Android, iPhone, Web and desktop releases.
Platform: All
Lock sensitive individual or group chats
- Choose a conversation that needs additional privacy.
- Open that chat's available privacy or chat-lock option and enable Chat Lock.
- Authenticate using the method WhatsApp offers on your device.
- Check the Locked Chats area and confirm that notification previews no longer reveal the contact or message content.
Expected result
The selected conversation is protected behind an additional authentication layer.
Warning
Calls from a contact in a locked chat are not blocked by Chat Lock.
Platform: All
Hide the Locked Chats folder with a secret code
- On a supported Android phone or iPhone, open the Chat Lock settings.
- Create a secret code that is different from your phone unlock code.
- Enable the option to hide locked chats when it is available.
- To reveal hidden locked chats later, enter the secret code in WhatsApp search.
Expected result
Locked conversations no longer need to remain visibly listed in the normal chat interface.
Warning
If you forget the code, read WhatsApp's recovery instructions carefully before using any unlock-and-clear action because messages and media in locked chats can be cleared.
Platform: Android|iPhone
Set disappearing messages for chats that do not need permanent history
- Open the disappearing-message control for a suitable conversation.
- Select an available timer such as 24 hours, 7 days or 90 days.
- Use the default message timer if you want new individual chats to begin with a disappearing-message period.
- Use kept messages selectively when a temporary chat contains something that genuinely needs to remain.
Expected result
New messages covered by the setting disappear after the selected duration unless a documented exception applies.
Warning
A disappearing-message timer does not prevent screenshots, forwarding, quoting or other forms of retention.
Platform: All
Set up passkeys for easier and stronger account verification
- Open WhatsApp account settings and look for Passkeys.
- Create a passkey using the authentication method offered by the device, such as fingerprint, face authentication or screen lock.
- If your account supports multiple passkeys, add another only for a device you control.
- Keep the phone's own screen lock strong because device authentication becomes part of the login chain.
Expected result
A supported passkey can verify that it is you when logging back into WhatsApp.
Warning
Passkey support and multiple-passkey options can vary by device, operating system and rollout stage.
Platform: Android|iPhone
Review two-step verification and account-recovery details
- Open the account-security controls available in your current WhatsApp version.
- Enable or review two-step verification.
- Use a strong credential that is not reused elsewhere when WhatsApp offers the newer password-based protection.
- Keep the recovery email or other recovery method current when WhatsApp offers one.
Expected result
Your account has an additional barrier against takeover even if someone obtains a one-time registration code.
Warning
Never disclose a WhatsApp registration code, password or recovery credential to a caller, message sender or supposed support agent.
Platform: All
Reduce spam and scam interruptions from unknown callers
- Review Silence Unknown Callers in WhatsApp privacy settings.
- Enable it if unknown WhatsApp calls are a frequent distraction.
- On supported Android versions, use the extra caller context as background information only.
- Block and report clearly abusive or fraudulent contacts using WhatsApp's available controls.
Expected result
Unknown calls become less disruptive while remaining available for review.
Warning
A shared group, country indicator or other caller context does not prove identity.
Platform: Android|iPhone
Use Strict Account Settings only when your risk level requires it
- Check the advanced privacy area for Strict Account Settings if your account has received the feature.
- Read the restrictions before enabling the lockdown-style protection.
- Use it when you face elevated risks such as targeted harassment, spyware attempts or sophisticated phishing.
- Reassess normal app behaviour after enabling it because restrictive protections can limit attachments, calls and other functions.
Expected result
Your account uses WhatsApp's most restrictive supported security configuration.
Warning
This feature is designed for elevated-risk users and can intentionally reduce normal convenience.
Platform: Android|iPhone
Protect WhatsApp backups with end-to-end encryption
- Open WhatsApp chat-backup settings.
- Review the End-to-end encrypted backup option.
- Choose an available protection method, including passkey-enabled protection where offered.
- Confirm that you understand how recovery works before depending on the encrypted backup for a phone migration.
Expected result
Your supported WhatsApp backup receives an additional end-to-end encryption layer.
Warning
If you lose the necessary recovery access, strong encryption can prevent even you from restoring the backup.
Platform: Android|iPhone
Free storage without deleting an entire conversation
- Open a large chat and use the current Manage Storage option when it is available.
- Review large photos, videos and files before deleting them.
- Delete only media you no longer need instead of clearing the complete conversation.
- Check storage again after cleanup to confirm the change.
Expected result
Large media can be removed while the useful conversation history remains.
Warning
Review media before deletion because removing local files can be difficult to reverse if no other copy exists.
Platform: Android|iPhone
Separate work and personal chats with two accounts
- Check whether your WhatsApp version offers multiple-account support.
- Add the second account only if you control its phone number and verification process.
- Confirm which account is active before sending sensitive messages or media.
- Use distinct profile details where helpful so work and personal identities are easy to recognise.
Expected result
Two supported WhatsApp accounts can be managed from the same phone without carrying two devices.
Warning
Availability differs by platform and release; iOS gained two-account support in 2026.
Platform: Android|iPhone
Edit a sent text message before the window closes
- Select a recently sent text message.
- Choose Edit within WhatsApp's permitted editing period.
- Correct the text and save it.
- Check the edited label so recipients can see that the message was changed.
Expected result
The corrected text replaces the original sent text.
Warning
WhatsApp currently limits message editing to 15 minutes after sending.
Platform: All
Make WhatsApp audio and video calls from the browser
- Open the official WhatsApp Web experience and link your account securely.
- Use the Calls area when web calling is available on your account.
- Choose an individual or group call and grant microphone or camera permissions only to the trusted browser session.
- Use screen sharing, reactions or call transfer where those features are available.
Expected result
Supported audio and video calls can run directly in WhatsApp Web without installing the desktop app.
Warning
Calling features announced in 2026 were rolled out gradually, so an account may receive them later than another account.
Platform: Web
Open and annotate PDFs directly on web or desktop
- Open a PDF sent in a WhatsApp conversation using the supported web or desktop experience.
- Use the available lightweight PDF tools such as highlighting or annotation.
- Save or share the result only after checking that private information is not exposed unintentionally.
Expected result
A supported PDF can be reviewed and lightly annotated without switching to a separate workflow.
Warning
The feature was announced for web and desktop and can require a current supported version.
Platform: Windows|macOS|Web
Quick answer: the WhatsApp features worth checking first
The most useful WhatsApp hidden features in 2026 are not novelty tricks. They are controls that make private chats harder to expose, accounts more difficult to take over, spam less distracting and everyday messaging easier to manage. Start with Chat Lock and its secret-code option, then review Privacy Checkup, passkeys, two-step verification, Silence Unknown Callers and end-to-end encrypted backups. These features protect different parts of the WhatsApp experience, so using several together is much stronger than relying on a single switch.
After the security basics, explore disappearing messages, kept messages, storage cleanup, two-account support, message editing and the newer web and desktop features. WhatsApp has also announced usernames, browser calling, better cross-device calling, PDF tools and other 2026 additions. Some of these are staged rollouts, which means two people using the latest app can still see different options. If a feature is missing, update the official app first and check again later instead of installing an unofficial build.
- Security first: device lock, Chat Lock, passkeys and two-step verification.
- Privacy next: profile visibility, unknown callers and disappearing messages.
- Convenience last: storage tools, two accounts, web calling and PDF features.
1. Run a full WhatsApp privacy checkup
Many WhatsApp users set up the app once and never revisit privacy controls. That is worth changing. Profile photo visibility, last seen and online status, About information, status updates, read receipts and group-add permissions all influence how much information other people can learn about you. Privacy Checkup, when shown on your account, is the simplest place to review several important choices together instead of hunting through separate menus.
For most users, the goal is not to make the account invisible. It is to reduce unnecessary exposure. If you receive frequent messages from unknown people, review who can add you to groups and whether unfamiliar callers should be silenced. If you use WhatsApp for work, think carefully before exposing personal profile details to every new customer or vendor. More advanced privacy options can also include protections such as hiding your IP address in calls or disabling link previews. These can improve privacy, but they may also change normal behaviour, so enable them intentionally rather than simply switching on everything.
- Review profile photo, About, status, last seen and online visibility.
- Check who can add you to groups.
- Review unknown-caller and advanced privacy controls.
- Repeat the check after major WhatsApp updates.
2. Hide private conversations with Chat Lock and Secret Code
Chat Lock is one of the most practical privacy tools because it protects selected chats rather than forcing you to hide the entire app. A locked individual or group chat sits behind an additional authentication layer, and locked-chat notifications hide the contact name and message content. This is useful if family members sometimes borrow your phone, if a colleague briefly handles your device, or if you simply do not want sensitive conversations visible in the normal chat list.
The less obvious feature is Secret Code. WhatsApp lets supported users create a code that is separate from the phone passcode and use it to hide the Locked Chats folder itself. When the folder is hidden, entering the secret code into WhatsApp search reveals the locked conversations. This is more discreet than leaving a clearly labelled Locked Chats folder visible. There is an important recovery warning: WhatsApp says that if you forget the secret code and use its unlock-and-clear recovery flow, messages, photos and videos in locked chats can be cleared. Back up anything important before taking a destructive recovery action.
- Chat Lock works with individual and group conversations.
- Locked-chat notifications hide identifying information.
- Secret Code can hide the Locked Chats folder.
- Calls from contacts in locked chats are not blocked.
3. Use disappearing messages without losing the messages you need
Disappearing messages are useful for conversations that do not need to become a permanent archive. WhatsApp supports timers such as 24 hours, 7 days and 90 days, and you can apply the feature to selected conversations. A default message timer can also be used for new individual chats, which is useful if you prefer temporary chat history as the normal starting point rather than an exception.
The feature becomes more flexible when combined with kept messages. If one disappearing message contains something worth preserving, it can be kept before its timer expires, subject to WhatsApp's rules and sender controls. The key limitation is that disappearing does not mean impossible to retain. A recipient may forward or quote information, screenshots can exist, and backup-related behaviour can matter. Use disappearing messages to reduce routine chat history, not as permission to send passwords, banking credentials or other information that would be dangerous if copied.
- Use shorter timers for highly temporary chats.
- Keep only the specific disappearing messages you need.
- Do not assume a timer prevents screenshots or copying.
- Review the default timer if every new chat is disappearing unexpectedly.
4. Use passkeys and stronger two-step verification
Passkeys reduce dependence on traditional login codes by letting supported WhatsApp users verify themselves with device-based authentication such as a fingerprint, Face ID or screen-lock credential. In August 2026, WhatsApp said more than a billion people were using passkeys and announced that users could add more than one passkey when using both Android and iOS devices. That is useful for people who move between phone ecosystems or keep a secondary device.
WhatsApp also announced a stronger form of two-step verification in 2026. Instead of relying only on the older six-digit PIN approach, the newer protection supports a longer password with letters, numbers and special characters. These account-security tools protect different stages of access, so use them together where available. The most important behaviour still remains simple: never give a WhatsApp registration code, password, recovery credential or passkey-related approval to somebody who contacts you unexpectedly. Scammers often create urgency and pretend to be support, a bank, courier, colleague or family member.
- Create passkeys only on devices you control.
- Use a strong, unique two-step-verification credential.
- Protect your device screen lock as carefully as the WhatsApp account.
- Never approve an unexpected login or share a registration code.
5. Silence unknown callers and use Strict Account Settings when needed
Silence Unknown Callers is useful if spam, sales or scam calls are interrupting your day. The control can reduce the disruption without requiring you to answer every unfamiliar number. WhatsApp also announced more caller context on Android in 2026, including details such as whether an unknown number is from another country and whether you share groups. Treat this as context, not verification: a shared group or familiar country code does not prove a caller is trustworthy.
For people at much higher risk, WhatsApp introduced Strict Account Settings in January 2026. WhatsApp describes it as a lockdown-style mode for users who may face rare but sophisticated cyber attacks, such as journalists or public figures. It applies restrictive protections that can include blocking attachments or media from unknown senders and silencing calls from people you do not know. It is intentionally more restrictive, so ordinary users do not need to enable it simply because it sounds safer. Use it when the risk justifies the convenience trade-off.
- Silence unfamiliar callers if spam is persistent.
- Do not trust caller context as proof of identity.
- Use Strict Account Settings for elevated-risk situations.
- Report clear scams through WhatsApp's available reporting tools.
6. Turn on end-to-end encrypted backups and plan recovery
Personal WhatsApp messages and calls use end-to-end encryption by default, but backups need their own protection choices. End-to-end encrypted backups add an additional layer so that stored chat history is protected with encryption designed around a recovery credential or supported passkey flow. WhatsApp expanded this area with passkey-enabled encrypted backups, allowing supported users to use device authentication instead of depending only on a memorised password or a long encryption key.
The feature is strongest when recovery is planned before something goes wrong. Before moving to a new phone, resetting a device or changing accounts, check that the backup is current and understand what credential will be required to restore it. Strong encryption is supposed to stop unauthorised people from accessing the backup, so losing the necessary recovery access can also prevent the legitimate owner from recovering data. If your chats contain important work documents, family media or records you cannot recreate, verify the backup status before making major device changes.
- Check the date and status of the latest backup.
- Use end-to-end encrypted backup when appropriate.
- Understand the recovery method before relying on it.
- Do not assume a cloud backup behaves exactly like local chat storage.
7. Clean large files and manage two WhatsApp accounts on one phone
Storage management became more useful in 2026 because WhatsApp announced easier ways to delete large files from a specific chat without deleting the conversation itself. This is better than clearing an entire chat just because a few videos are consuming several gigabytes. Open a large conversation, review its storage-management options and remove only media you genuinely no longer need. That preserves useful text history while reclaiming space.
WhatsApp also expanded two-account support to iOS in 2026, matching a capability already familiar to Android users. Two accounts on one phone can be useful for keeping a personal number and a work number separate without carrying two devices. The main practical risk is sending from the wrong account. Before sending confidential work information or personal media, glance at the active profile and account identity. Keep both accounts independently secured and remember that each number must have its own legitimate registration and verification path.
- Delete large media instead of clearing an entire chat.
- Review files before deletion if no other copy exists.
- Use two accounts to separate work and personal messaging.
- Confirm the active account before sending sensitive content.
8. Edit sent messages instead of sending corrections
WhatsApp allows a sent text message to be edited for up to 15 minutes after it is sent. This is one of the simplest hidden productivity features because it solves a common problem without adding clutter to the conversation. If you sent the wrong address, made a typo in a name, gave an incorrect meeting time or noticed a factual error immediately after sending, use Edit instead of sending another correction message.
Recipients can see that the message has been edited, so editing is not designed to silently rewrite conversation history. The time limit also means it is a correction tool, not a permanent editing system. Media such as an ordinary photo or video cannot be edited like text through the same feature. For important business conversations, make the correction quickly and keep the final wording clear. If the correction changes the meaning significantly, it can still be helpful to explicitly tell the other person what changed rather than assuming the edited label is enough.
- Current editing window: up to 15 minutes.
- Edited messages are labelled.
- Use editing for quick corrections, not silent history rewriting.
- Major changes may still deserve an explicit follow-up message.
9. Make WhatsApp calls directly from the web browser
In July 2026, WhatsApp announced audio and video calling directly from WhatsApp Web. That means a supported user can make or receive one-to-one and group calls from a browser without installing the desktop application. WhatsApp also said the web experience includes features such as screen sharing, reactions, a Calls tab, call history and favourites. Calls remain end-to-end encrypted.
The same 2026 calling update added other useful controls. Active group calls can be transferred between devices, a call-link creator can require approval so participants wait before joining, QuickHD is designed to bring high-definition video more quickly, and noise suppression can reduce background sound. These features were announced as a gradual rollout, so do not assume every account or browser has all of them immediately. On a shared or office computer, grant camera and microphone access only to a browser session you trust and sign out of WhatsApp Web when finished.
- Browser calling supports individual and group calls.
- Screen sharing and reactions are available on supported accounts.
- Call transfer can move a call between devices.
- Waiting-room approval can improve control over call links.
10. Use PDF tools, iPad registration and improved car integration
WhatsApp's July 2026 feature roundup added several tools that are easy to miss because they live outside the normal phone-chat workflow. On supported web and desktop versions, users can open PDFs directly in WhatsApp and perform lightweight edits such as highlighting and annotation. This is useful for reviewing a document sent by a colleague, marking a section for discussion or checking a form without immediately moving into another app.
WhatsApp also announced that users could register a WhatsApp account directly from the iPad app instead of requiring the iPad to be linked to a phone first. CarPlay and Android Auto received refreshed WhatsApp experiences for hearing and replying to messages, making calls, seeing call history and reaching favourites hands-free. These features are convenience improvements, not reasons to ignore safety: while driving, use voice and car controls rather than touching the screen. Some features remain rollout- or platform-dependent, so update the official client before assuming something is missing.
- Open and lightly annotate PDFs on supported web and desktop clients.
- Direct iPad account registration was announced in 2026.
- CarPlay and Android Auto gained refreshed WhatsApp controls.
- Use hands-free controls while driving.
11. Understand usernames and Incognito Chat before relying on them
WhatsApp announced username reservations in June 2026 ahead of a broader username launch later in the year. The privacy idea is significant: a username can let somebody contact you without automatically receiving your phone number, provided you enable and use the feature. WhatsApp said usernames are not placed in a public directory and introduced an optional username key for additional control. Reservation opened before full rollout, so availability should be checked on the current app rather than assumed.
Meta also introduced Incognito Chat with Meta AI for WhatsApp in 2026. Meta says these temporary AI conversations are processed in a secure environment, are not saved and disappear by default. The feature was announced as a staged rollout over the coming months. Treat it separately from ordinary person-to-person encrypted chats and from standard Meta AI conversations. If you do not see either usernames or Incognito Chat, do not download third-party tools or pay for access; wait for the official account-side rollout.
- Username reservation does not mean full username functionality is universal.
- There is no public username directory according to WhatsApp's announcement.
- Incognito Chat with Meta AI is rollout-dependent.
- Never buy access to unreleased WhatsApp features.
12. Apply these features to safer WhatsApp use in India
For Indian users, WhatsApp often sits at the centre of family conversations, work coordination, seller enquiries, payments and delivery updates. That convenience also gives scammers many believable reasons to contact you. Privacy settings and caller controls help, but the most important rule is behavioural: never share a registration code, password or recovery credential because somebody claims to be from a bank, courier, company support team, police department or even a known contact.
WhatsApp functionality in India also continues to expand. Godealio has reported on WhatsApp bill-payment functionality rolling out in India with UPI and card support, which makes account security even more important when messaging and financial tasks live in the same app environment. Keep WhatsApp updated, protect the phone with a strong screen lock, use official clients, review linked devices you no longer use and confirm sensitive requests through a second trusted channel. Hidden features are most valuable when they support good security habits rather than replace them.
- Never share registration or recovery credentials.
- Use official WhatsApp clients only.
- Review linked devices periodically.
- Verify unusual money or identity requests outside the original chat.
Troubleshooting
A feature is missing.
Likely causes
- Outdated app
- Staged rollout
- Platform or account limitation
What to try
- Update the official WhatsApp app.
- Check the feature on the primary phone.
- Wait for official rollout rather than installing modified builds.
When to escalate: Check the current WhatsApp Help Center or in-app support after updating.
Hidden locked chats cannot be found.
Likely causes
- Locked Chats folder is hidden
- Secret code is incorrect
What to try
- Enter the secret code in WhatsApp search.
- Read the official recovery instructions before using any clear/unlock recovery action.
When to escalate: Stop before clearing chats if important data is not safely backed up.
A disappearing message remains visible.
Likely causes
- It predates the setting
- It was kept
- A documented forwarding, quoting or backup behaviour applies
What to try
- Check when the timer was enabled.
- Check whether the message was kept.
- Review WhatsApp's current disappearing-message rules.
When to escalate: Use the current Help Center if behaviour differs from documented rules.
Buying & Decision Checklist
- No paid add-on is required for the features covered here.
- Use only official WhatsApp clients.
- Do not pay third parties promising unreleased WhatsApp features.
- Before changing phones, confirm your backup and migration plan.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming a missing feature is available on every platform or account.
- Treating disappearing messages as guaranteed deletion.
- Using Chat Lock while leaving the device itself poorly protected.
- Forgetting recovery implications for secret codes or encrypted backups.
- Installing unofficial WhatsApp builds to obtain features early.
Key Takeaways
- Use a strong device lock before relying on app-level privacy controls.
- Chat Lock and Secret Code can protect and hide sensitive conversations.
- Passkeys and stronger two-step verification protect account access in different ways.
- Disappearing messages are useful for reducing stored history but do not prevent copying.
- End-to-end encrypted backups need a recovery plan before phone migration.
- 2026 storage and multi-account tools make WhatsApp easier to manage on a busy phone.
- WhatsApp Web calling and PDF tools make the browser/desktop experience more capable.
- Usernames and Incognito Chat remain rollout-dependent and should not be presented as universal.
- Indian users should be especially cautious with credential, payment and impersonation scams.
Important Warnings
- Never share WhatsApp registration or verification credentials.
- Do not install unofficial WhatsApp packages for hidden features.
- Privacy controls reduce risk but cannot make unsafe sharing harmless.
- Some 2026 features may not yet appear for every account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best WhatsApp hidden features to use in 2026?
For most users, start with Chat Lock and Secret Code, Privacy Checkup, passkeys, stronger two-step verification, Silence Unknown Callers and end-to-end encrypted backups. After that, explore disappearing messages, storage management, multiple accounts, browser calling and newer cross-device tools.
Can I completely hide the Locked Chats folder?
On supported phones, WhatsApp lets you create a secret code and hide the Locked Chats folder. You can reveal hidden locked chats by entering the secret code in WhatsApp search.
What happens if I forget my Chat Lock secret code?
Read WhatsApp's official recovery instructions before taking action. WhatsApp warns that its unlock-and-clear recovery flow clears messages, photos and videos in locked chats, although an older backup may help restore content that existed before that backup.
Do disappearing messages prevent screenshots or forwarding?
No. Disappearing messages reduce retained chat history, but they should not be treated as protection against every form of copying or retention.
How long can I edit a WhatsApp message?
WhatsApp currently allows sent text messages to be edited for up to 15 minutes after sending. Edited messages are marked as edited.
Can I use two WhatsApp accounts on one iPhone in 2026?
WhatsApp announced two-account support on iOS in March 2026, matching the multi-account concept already available on Android. Availability can still depend on the current app version and account rollout.
Can WhatsApp Web make group video calls?
WhatsApp announced one-to-one and group audio and video calling directly from WhatsApp Web in July 2026, together with features such as screen sharing, reactions, call history and device-to-device call transfer. The rollout was gradual.
Are WhatsApp usernames available to everyone?
Not necessarily. WhatsApp opened username reservations in June 2026 and said the full feature would launch later in the year, with gradual availability by country.
What is Strict Account Settings?
It is a lockdown-style security mode introduced for people who face unusually sophisticated cyber threats. It applies more restrictive protections and is not necessarily required for ordinary users.
Does WhatsApp support private AI chats?
Meta announced Incognito Chat with Meta AI in 2026 as a temporary private mode whose messages disappear by default. It was introduced as a staged rollout, so availability should be checked on the current account.
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