WhatsApp is testing a feature for people who want to hide their chats

It doesn’t matter what messaging app you’re on, there are always those conversations that you don’t want people to see. For whatever reason, some chats are just not meant for prying eyes. WhatsApp, one of the biggest messaging companies, actually has a way for people to keep peeping Toms at bay. According to a new report, WhatsApp will allow you to hide your locked chats.

At the moment, this is being tested in the beta version, so you can’t access it yet. Also, since it’s a beta test, there’s a chance that we won’t see it launch. So, you’ll want to take this with a grain of salt.

WhatsApp might let you hide your locked chats

Right now, WhatsApp has a feature that lets you keep our chats a secret. You can lock your chats so that no one else can access them. You’re able to lock individual or group chats in your feed. Once locked, you will need to enter a password or use your biometrics to access it. It’s a great way to preserve your security. However, there was one thing missing that would make the more paranoid people among us worried.

The locked chats are sorted in a dedicated Locked feed. If someone happens to see that you have locked chats, that could raise some questions. “Locked chats? What are you trying to hide?”

So, according to a new report, WhatsApp is looking to take this feature forward. We have a screenshot showing the option for people to hide their locked chats. It will be under the Chat Lock settings. Once activated, your locked chats won’t be visible at all.

WhatsApp actually has a nifty way to resurface your chats. Rather than having to go back into the settings and deactivate the feature, you’ll set a secret code. Then, when you want to see your chats again, just enter that secret code into the search bar. It’s a quick and easy way for you to find your chats quickly and easily.