How to block unwanted numbers on WhatsApp

WhatsApp has made connecting with anyone and everyone easier. You just need to have their contact number, and you can chat with them 24/7. However, this ease of use has made scammers and stalkers misuse the platform.

If you landed on this story, chances are that you have been receiving spam or unwanted messages from unknown numbers, and you’d like to block them.

The good news is that you can block unwanted numbers and spam accounts with a few clicks, and in this story, we’ll show you exactly that. So, read on.

Two ways to block unwanted numbers on WhatsApp

WhatsApp has made it easier for you to block unwanted numbers. However, there are two ways you can block spam and unwanted senders on WhatsApp. The first method is the easier one, but you can always use the second method to block contacts in bulk.

Method 1

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your iPhone or Android phone, and open the chat with the unwanted number.

Step 2: Tap on the contact number at the top.

Step 3: Scroll to the bottom and hit Block.

Step 4: Tap ‘Block’ to simply block the contact or ‘Block and report’ to report a spam account.

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Method 2

Step 1: Open WhatsApp and head to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Privacy and click on Contacts.

Step 3: Click on Blocked and tap on the ‘Add new…’ option.

Step 4: Now, you can scroll all the way to the bottom to see all unsaved contact numbers. Just tap on the number that you want to block, and that number should be blocked.

That’s how you can easily block unwanted numbers on WhatsApp. So, which of these methods are you using to block unknown numbers on WhatsApp? Let us know in the comments below.