Why would you want to remove a contact not present in your contacts list?
There can be various reasons why you would want to remove a WhatsApp contact that is not saved in your phone’s contacts:
- You no longer wish to communicate with this contact
- You received unwanted or spam messages from this contact
- You want to keep your WhatsApp contacts list organized and clutter-free
Steps to remove a contact not present in your contacts list
Follow these steps to remove a WhatsApp contact that is not saved in your phone’s contacts:
- Open WhatsApp on your device
- Go to the Chats tab
- Scroll down and find the chat of the contact you want to remove
- Long-press on the chat
- A menu will appear. Select the ‘Delete’ option
- You will be prompted to confirm the action. Tap ‘Delete’ again
Once you have followed these steps, the chat of the contact not present in your contacts will be permanently removed from your WhatsApp account.
Important things to note:
Deleting a chat from WhatsApp does not block the contact. They will still be able to message you if they have your phone number.
If you want to block the contact in addition to removing the chat, you can do so by going to the contact’s chat screen, tapping on the menu button (usually represented by three dots), and selecting the ‘Block’ option.
Remember that if the contact is saved in your phone’s contacts, removing the contact from WhatsApp will not delete their contact details or influence your phone’s contact list in any way.
If you have been wondering how to remove a contact from WhatsApp not present in your contacts, we hope this article has provided you with the solution. By simply following the steps mentioned above, you can declutter your WhatsApp chats and remove unwanted contacts easily. Remember to block the contact if necessary, and always keep your WhatsApp contacts list organized.
WhatsApp is constantly evolving, so methods and features may vary slightly depending on the version or operating system you are using. However, the general steps mentioned in this article should help you remove a contact not present in your contacts list on most devices.