WhatsApp privacy settings worth changing on your phone this year

TechPP has published a guide to the WhatsApp privacy settings worth changing in 2026. The main point is simple. WhatsApp already has controls for who can see your profile photo, your last seen time and your online status, and most people never look at them.

What the guide covers

The guide walks through settings to review this year. Based on the highlights, it focuses on what other people can see about you. That includes your photo, the time you were last active and whether you are online right now. Most of these controls sit in a single menu, so there is no need to hunt through the app.

Who it affects

Anyone who uses WhatsApp, the messaging app, can use these controls. That includes parents, business owners who chat with customers, and families who share a group chat. Each person decides how much strangers and distant contacts can learn about them.

What to do

The material points to a quick check rather than a big project. A few minutes in your settings can limit who sees your details and who can contact you.

• Open the privacy menu in WhatsApp settings.
• Review who can see your photo, last seen and online status.
• Tighten anything that is open to everyone.

What is not known yet

The full text of the TechPP guide was not available, so the exact list of settings and the steps for each one are not covered here. Menu names and layout may also differ by phone and app version. Check the options on your own device as you go.