How to Hide Members in WhatsApp Group (2024 Update)

Objective

This note explains how to create a WhatsApp group (using channels) where members are hidden, following recent WhatsApp updates.

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Key Points

• Traditional WhatsApp Groups

  • Anyone in the group can see the members.
  • No direct way to hide member list as is possible in apps like Discord.

• Previously Available Method

  • Using communities to hide members is no longer possible due to WhatsApp updates.

• New Method: Using Channels

  • Recent updates have introduced "channels" which function differently from groups.
  • In channels:
    • People can discover and join your channel.
    • Members (including the channel creator) are not visible to each other.
    • Membership is anonymous; member lists are hidden.

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Steps to Create a Channel with Hidden Members

1. Go to the Updates section in WhatsApp.
2. Click on the green plus (+) button.
3. Select Create New Channel.
4. Follow the prompts:
   • Enter a channel name.
   • Complete the setup and create the channel.
5. Your channel is now created:
   • Functions like a group.
   • Members are hidden; anonymity is maintained.

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Additional Notes

• This method ensures a group environment where no one can view the list of members.
• This feature is suitable for announcements, broadcasts, or anonymous group discussions.
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