8 Easy Ways to Hide WhatsApp Message Notifications in Public and Protect Your Privacy

Turn off message preview from your phone’s lock screen settings so no text is visible.

Enable WhatsApp’s “Hide Preview” option to stop showing message content in notifications.

Use Face ID or fingerprint unlock so others can’t open your WhatsApp.

Switch on “Disappearing Notifications” on some Android phones for extra privacy.

Mute sensitive chats so notifications don’t pop up in public.

Archive personal chats to keep them out of your main chat list.

Use “Notification Tone: Silent” for private conversations.

Turn on “Do Not Disturb” mode when you’re in crowded places.