Call scam operations are at an all-time high and have made their way to WhatsApp as well. Even if you’re aware of the ongoing scams, constantly receiving calls from unknown numbers can amount to be a nuisance. Luckily, WhatsApp has been quick to act in this regard and introduced a handy call-silencing feature on the platform. In this article, we bring you 4 ways to easily silence or block WhatsApp calls from unknown numbers.
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Table of Contents
Silence WhatsApp calls from unknown numbers using app settings
Step 1: Launch WhatsApp and tap the ellipses (three dots) at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Select ‘Settings’.
Step 3: Tap on ‘Privacy’.
Step 4: Scroll down and select calls.
Step 5: Turn on the toggle switch for ‘Silence unknown callers’.
Block the unknown caller
If you’re constantly receiving calls from one unknown number, blocking the caller will prevent them from contacting you. Once the number has been blocked, you will not receive any calls or messages from them. When a caller is blocked, their missed call notifications do not appear on the calls tab in WhatsApp. Tap on the unknown number in your call log and select ‘Block’ from the list of options.
Disable notifications for WhatsApp to silence calls from unknown numbers
Turning off WhatsApp notifications will silence all callers, but it is a viable step you can take. All the calls that you have missed will show up in the Calls tab once you open the app. Here’s how you can disable WhatsApp notifications.
Step 1: Go to Settings and select Apps.
Step 2: Scroll down and select WhatsApp.
Step 3: Tap on ‘Notifications’.
Step 4: Turn off the toggle switch for ‘Allow notifications’.
Use a third-party app
While you may not find the need for a third-party app to block calls when WhatsApp now has a native call-silencing feature, apps like WhatsBlock offer added features that are too good to pass up. Apart from blocking calls from unknown numbers on WhatsApp, you can use WhatsBlock to filter calls within a certain time period. You can also set the frequency of calls for the contacts in your blacklist. This means that the contacts in your blacklist can only call you a certain number of times.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn off WhatsApp calls?
To stop receiving WhatsApp call notifications, go to Settings>Apps>WhatsApp and silence notifications.
How do I silence WhatsApp calls from unknown numbers?
To silence WhatsApp calls from unknown numbers, go to WhatsApp>Settings>Privacy>Calls and turn on the toggle switch for ‘Silence unknown callers’.
How can I stop WhatsApp calls without blocking them?
To stop WhatsApp calls without hard blocking a contact, either disable WhatsApp notifications or use a third-party call blocker like WhatsBlock.
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Conclusion
These are the 4 best ways to easily silence WhatsApp calls from unknown numbers. The native feature to silence unknown callers on WhatsApp is still being rolled out in phases. Update WhatsApp on your smartphone and check if you are one of the early recipients. If you still don’t have access to that feature, using a third-party call blocker is your best bet.
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