WhatsApp’s new feature lets you silence incoming calls from unknown callers

Amidst the increase in spam calls from unknown numbers on WhatsApp, Meta has introduced a new feature that allows users to automatically mute such calls on the platform. According to the Meta Channel on Instagram, this new feature will make WhatsApp even more private and give users more control.

This feature has been in beta testing for a while, and the stable version is now available for Android and iOS smartphone users. When enabled via the privacy settings menu, the app will automatically silence calls from unknown numbers.

Here’s how to silence calls from an unknown number on WhatsApp:

By default, mute unknown callers option is disabled on WhatsApp (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/Indian Express)

Make sure you have installed the latest version of WhatsApp on your phone or update it through the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. We were able to use this feature on phones like the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Realme 11 Pro+ with the stable version of WhatsApp.

Open WhatsApp
Click on the kebab menu in the top right corner
Go to settings
Click on Privacy
Select calls
Enable “Silence Unknown Callers”

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