Hidden Features of WhatsApp & Instagram You Need to Try in 2025
Hidden Features of WhatsApp & Instagram You Need to Try in 2025
WhatsApp and Instagram are two of the most popular apps, but many users don’t know about their hidden features. These secret tricks can improve your privacy, make chatting more fun, and help you use these apps like a pro.
Here are the best hidden features of WhatsApp and Instagram that you should start using today!
Hidden WhatsApp Features
1. Edit Sent Messages (New Feature!)
WhatsApp now allows you to edit messages after sending them (within 15 minutes). No more embarrassing typos!
✅ How to use:
- Long-press a sent message.
- Tap "Edit" and make changes.
- The message will be updated with an “Edited” label.
2. Lock Chats for Extra Privacy
You can now lock individual chats so only you can access them. This is useful for hiding personal or sensitive conversations.
✅ How to lock a chat:
- Long-press the chat.
- Tap "Chat Lock" and enable fingerprint/Face ID.
- Access locked chats by swiping down on the chat screen.
3. View Messages Without "Blue Ticks"
Want to read messages without the sender knowing? You can disable read receipts OR use a hidden trick.
✅ Method 1: Turn off read receipts (Settings → Privacy → Turn off "Read Receipts").
✅ Method 2: Read messages from WhatsApp notifications or Airplane Mode (turn it off before opening the app).
4. Send Messages Without Saving a Number
Normally, you must save a contact to chat with them. But there’s a secret way to message without saving!
✅ How to do it:
- Open your browser and type:
https://wa.me/phonenumber - Replace "phonenumber" with the actual number (+ country code).
- Press enter, and a chat window will open in WhatsApp!
5. Create AI-Generated Stickers (Latest Feature!)
WhatsApp now has an AI sticker generator, letting you create fun, personalized stickers instantly.
✅ How to use:
- Open a chat → Tap Sticker icon.
- Select "Create" and type what you want (e.g., "funny cat").
- WhatsApp will generate a sticker based on your text!
6. Hide Your Online Status from Specific People
WhatsApp now lets you hide your online status from selected contacts so you can stay invisible.
✅ How to do it:
- Go to Settings → Privacy → Last Seen & Online.
- Under "Who can see when I'm online?", select "Nobody" or "Same as Last Seen".
7. Use WhatsApp on Two Phones (Multi-Device Mode)
You can now log into the same WhatsApp account on two phones without logging out.
✅ How to set it up:
- Install WhatsApp on your second phone.
- Select “Link to Existing Account”.
- Open WhatsApp on your first phone → Settings → Linked Devices → Scan the QR code.
Hidden Instagram Features
1. Download Reels Without Third-Party Apps (New Feature!)
Instagram now allows you to save reels to your gallery without needing external apps.
✅ How to do it:
- Open a Reel → Tap three dots (⋮) → Select Download.
📌 Note: This only works for public accounts.
2. Hide “Typing” in Instagram DMs
Want to reply to a DM without letting the other person know you're typing? Use this trick!
✅ How to do it:
- Turn on Airplane Mode before opening the chat.
- Type your message and send it.
- Close Instagram and turn Airplane Mode off.
This way, the message is sent without showing "Typing" to the other person!
3. Change Font Styles in Instagram Bio & Captions
Want a stylish Instagram bio? You can change the font to make it stand out.
✅ How to do it:
- Visit LingoJam.
- Type your text and choose a font.
- Copy & paste it into your Instagram bio or captions!
4. Hide Your Active Status from Certain People
Instagram lets you hide your online status from specific people, just like WhatsApp.
✅ How to do it:
- Go to Settings → Privacy → Activity Status.
- Turn off “Show Activity Status” OR select specific people to hide from.
5. Pin Up to 3 Posts on Your Profile
You can pin up to 3 posts (photos, reels, or videos) at the top of your Instagram profile.
✅ How to do it:
- Open a post → Tap three dots (⋮) → Select “Pin to Profile”.
This is great for showcasing your best content!
6. Mute Someone Without Unfollowing
If you don’t want to see someone’s posts/stories but don’t want to unfollow them, you can mute them silently.
✅ How to do it:
- Go to their profile → Tap "Following" → Select "Mute".
- You can mute Posts, Stories, or both.
7. Save Stories Without a Screenshot (Secret Trick!)
Normally, Instagram notifies users when you screenshot their disappearing photos. Here’s how to save stories secretly.
✅ Method 1: Use Screen Recording (for videos).
✅ Method 2: Open the story → Turn on Airplane Mode → View and screenshot → Close Instagram before turning Airplane Mode off.
This prevents Instagram from detecting the screenshot!
Final Thoughts
These hidden WhatsApp and Instagram features can make your experience more private, fun, and efficient. Whether it’s locking chats, hiding online status, or secretly saving content, these tricks will give you more control over your apps.
Which feature did you like the most? Let me know in the comments!
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Writer - Amin
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