I wish to change my Whatsapp number without letting my contacts or current chat users to know my new numbers so when they continue to message me, they didn't know I have changed number and they can't contact me or they will be notified that this number (existing) one is no longer on whatsapp.

Anyone tried this method and if it works?

Delete whatsapp. Replace SIM. Create new account.

Whatsapp dont notify when ph number chg
only SMS from Telco would...

No. I want to maintain the previous chat and history with existing certain people. The rest, I don't want.

No. I saw if my contact changed number, I did get notified and I can see their new numbers.

Got la, a banner will show on all group,or we tap on that chat

no such thing, using the same account meaning they'll know
you can try blocking them before changing, but I doubt if it'll work

yes, this is the way I am thinking to block them and change.

But too many to block. LoL

When u change your account to new number, u have the option to NOT notify your contacts... However, groups will still see the changes...

I googled this and found this answer. I have quit all groups. Just don't want individual chat users to contact/message me on my new number.

I think I can buy a new prepaid account and test it myself. If it works, then I will change to the new number.

Didnt know can do that, i tought when change number means new account because even when they continue to message, only that particular number valid for that messages, if different number i don't think can receive it

What to do this? Hide from who?

stop using whatsapp if possible, privacy hell. This is one of it

This post has been edited by ZerOne01: Oct 17 2025, 04:27 PM

What's the point they can chat with you but can't contact? So whats the point having a smartphone?

cant chat means cant contact anymore.

What is the point if whatsapp implements block feature? of course certain is annoying and dont want to chat la..

Ok noted 🙄

some ppl value their privacy bro.

you may contact someone via fb messenger, doesnt mean you can call them on their hp number right?

Makes sense, yeap
That's why put a note at about section can't talk whatsapp only, so that people will know earlier but yeah some people don't even care or read it right

Can always use the autoreply on whatsapp business features.

but sometimes some ppl dem stubborn one.

Exactly, that features only for whatsapp business? For ordinary whatsapp don't have that autoreply?