WhatsApp Privacy Tip: Want to hide your profile picture (DP) from specific contacts without resorting to blocking them? WhatsApp offers a built-in feature that lets you do just that. Follow these easy steps to maintain your privacy while keeping your connections intact.

Steps to Hide Your DP on WhatsApp

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the app on your smartphone.
2. Access Settings: Tap the three dots in the top-right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to Privacy: Under settings, tap on Privacy.
4. Choose Profile Photo Settings: Select the Profile Photo option.
5. Select Contacts to Hide From:
   • You’ll see three options:
     • Everyone: Your DP is visible to all.
     • My Contacts: Only saved contacts can see your DP.
     • My Contacts Except…: Allows you to hide your DP from specific contacts.
   • Choose My Contacts Except….
6. Select Contacts to Exclude:
   • Tick the contacts you want to hide your DP from.
   • Confirm by tapping the checkmark in the top-right corner.

Result:

The selected contacts won’t see your DP, while everyone else on your list can still view it. This feature is a discreet and effective way to manage your privacy without blocking or deleting anyone.

Stay in control of your privacy with this simple WhatsApp trick!