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How to Hide WhatsApp Message Previews On iPhone

By: Sam Patwegar | Updated: July 12, 2025

If you are concerned about your privacy, iPhone provides the option to hide WhatsApp Message previews that appear on the Lock Screen of your device.

When WhatsApp Message previews are disabled on iPhone, anyone that is taking a look at the screen of your device will only be able to see the name or phone number of the person that is calling or messaging you on WhatsApp.

If required, you can go a step further and prevent even the names/phone numbers of WhatsApp Contacts appearing on the Lock Screen of your device by disabling WhatsApp Message and Call Notifications on your iPhone.

Hide WhatsApp Message Previews on iPhone

You can find below the steps to Hide WhatsApp Message Previews on iPhone and also the steps to totally prevent WhatsApp notifications from appearing on the screen of your unlocked device.

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1. Hide WhatsApp Message Previews On iPhone

Follow the steps below to Hide or prevent WhatsApp Message previews from appearing on the Lock screen of your iPhone.

1. Go to Settings > WhatsApp > Notifications.

2. On the next screen, scroll down tap on Show Previews.

Show Message Previews Settings Option in WhatsApp

3. On the next screen, select the Never option.

Never Show WhatsApp Message Previews on iPhone

After this, you will no longer find Message Content or Message Previews in WhatsApp Notifications appearing on your iPhone.

You will still continue to see WhatsApp Message Notifications appearing on the Lock Screen of your iPhone, but they will only contain the Names of your WhatsApp Contacts and Message Preview or Content will be hidden.

2. Hide WhatsApp Notifications on iPhone Lock Screen

As mentioned above, even if WhatsApp Message previews are disabled, the name/phone number of people calling or messaging you on WhatsApp can be seen in Notifications appearing on the screen of your unlocked iPhone.

If you require more privacy, you can follow the steps below to totally hide WhatsApp Notifications from appearing on the Lock Screen of your iPhone.

1. Go to Settings > Notifications > WhatsApp.

2. On the next screen, uncheck Lock Screen by tapping on it.

Disable WhatsApp Notification on iPhone Lock Screen

After this, WhatsApp Message and Call Notifications will only be appearing in the Notification Center and they can only be accessed after unlocking your device.

Sam Patwegar

10+ years experience in writing fluff-free troubleshooting guides with just the right and required amount of related information. Equally capable of In-depth technical writing.

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