How to Know if Someone Has Your Number on WhatsApp

Curious to find out if someone has saved your phone number in WhatsApp? Although WhatsApp doesn’t provide a direct way to see who has your number, there’s a nifty trick involving the “Broadcast” feature that can help you identify which of your contacts have added your number. Remember, it’s possible for someone to message you on WhatsApp without having your number saved in their contacts.

Method 1: On iPhone

1. Open WhatsApp:
   • Tap the WhatsApp app icon, which looks like a white phone receiver and speech bubble on a green background.
   • If you’re not signed in, follow the on-screen setup instructions to log into your account.
2. Access Chats:
   • Tap the Chats tab, which is shaped like a speech bubble at the bottom of the screen.
   • If WhatsApp opens to a conversation, first tap the Back arrow in the top-left corner to return to the main Chats page.
3. Create a Broadcast List:
   • Tap Broadcast Lists in the upper-left corner of the Chats page to open your current broadcasts.
   • Tap New List at the bottom of the screen. This will open a list of your contacts.
4. Select Contacts:
   • Choose at least one contact whom you know has your phone number to include in the broadcast.
   • Select the contact you want to check if they have your number.
5. Create the Broadcast:
   • Tap Create in the upper-right corner to create the broadcast and open the chat page for it.
6. Send a Test Message:
   • Tap the text box at the bottom of the screen, type a brief message (e.g., “test”), and tap the Send arrow to the right of the text field. This message will be sent to all the contacts in the broadcast list.
7. Wait for Responses:
   • Wait for a reasonable amount of time, typically an hour or two, to allow the contacts to read the message.
8. Check Message Info:
   • Open WhatsApp’s Chats page, tap Broadcast Lists, and select your broadcast list.
   • Tap and hold the message until a pop-up menu appears, then tap ► on the right side of the pop-up menu, followed by Info.
9. Analyze Read and Delivered Status:
   • Read By: Contacts who have read your message have your number saved in their contacts.
   • Delivered To: Contacts who haven’t read the message but received it likely don’t have your number saved.

Method 2: On Android

1. Open WhatsApp:
   • Tap the WhatsApp app icon, which resembles a white phone receiver and speech bubble on a green background.
   • If you’re not signed in, follow the on-screen setup instructions to log into your account.
2. Access Chats:
   • Tap the CHATS tab at the top of the screen.
   • If WhatsApp opens to a chat, tap the Back button in the top-left corner to return to the main Chats page.
3. Create a Broadcast List:
   • Tap the ⋮ button in the top-right corner, and select New broadcast from the drop-down menu to open a list of your contacts.
4. Select Contacts:
   • Choose at least one contact whom you know has your phone number to include in the broadcast.
   • Select the contact you want to check if they have your number.
5. Create the Broadcast:
   • Tap the green ✓ button in the lower-right corner to create the broadcast group and open its chat page.
6. Send a Test Message:
   • Tap the text box at the bottom of the screen, type a brief message (e.g., “test”), and tap the Send arrow to the right of the text field. This message will be sent to all the contacts in the broadcast list.
7. Wait for Responses:
   • Wait for a reasonable amount of time, typically an hour or two, to allow the contacts to read the message.
8. Check Message Info:
   • Long-press the message until a menu appears at the top of the screen, then tap the ⓘ icon at the top.
9. Analyze Read and Delivered Status:
   • Read: Contacts who have read your message have your number saved in their contacts.
   • Delivered: Contacts who haven’t read the message but received it likely don’t have your number saved.

Q&A for How to Know if Someone Has Your Number on WhatsApp

Why does someone’s picture disappear on WhatsApp?

• This could be due to changes in privacy settings. The contact may have changed their settings to “Nobody” or “My Contacts,” and you might not be listed as a contact. Alternatively, they may have blocked you or not set a profile photo, or there could be temporary connection issues.

Can you see someone typing to someone else on WhatsApp?

• No, you can only see the “…” typing indicator when the person is typing a message to you.

Why is their DP (display picture) and status not being shown?

• It could be because you’re blocked, or the contact has changed their settings so that their DP and status are not visible to their contacts.

Will the person who has not saved my number on WhatsApp be able to see the message I sent to the broadcast?

• No, they won’t. Unless your number is saved in their contacts, the broadcast message will be sent but not delivered (indicated by a single tick instead of a double tick).

How can I find out who can see me on WhatsApp?

• Use WhatsApp’s privacy settings to allow only contacts to see your profile photo and status. Sending broadcast messages can help you see who has your number in their contacts.

Conclusion

By following these methods, you can identify which of your WhatsApp contacts have saved your number. This can provide you with insights into your contact list and improve your understanding of your WhatsApp connections.