Q: Where / when is my WhatsApp number visible?
I'm concerned about the visibility of my phone number on WhatsApp, specifically whether it's exposed through WhatsApp Ads or to other WhatsApp contacts. I want to avoid unwanted WhatsApp messages or calls resulting from this visibility.
I'm unsure whether my phone number is currently visible in these contexts.
Could you please clarify if, and in what specific situations, my phone number can be seen by others through WhatsApp Ads or by other WhatsApp contacts?
If my number is visible in ways that compromise my privacy, I plan to get a new phone number to protect the privacy of my current one.
Your detailed answer would be extremely helpful. Thank you!
Cesar_WhatsAppWidget
Feb 19, 2025A: Hi Matthias thank you for your question and it is very reasonable.
1. Your number will be visible once the user jumps to WhatsApp. With the widget you can qualify as much as you want to have only good leads in your inbox, but once they access your WhatsApp they will see your phone number.
2. If you have a land line in your office, you can use that number to activate your WhatsApp Business. This is something unrelated to what we do, but you can do it and works great.
https://youtube.com/shorts/gPc8wmY2GAg
Matthias_Schwehm_-_Dein_SelbstbewusstMacher
Verified purchaser
Thank you very much! :-)
Verified purchaser
Thanks again! FYI, I've decided to use an eSIM for a second number on my phone to protect my privacy. Feels great! :-)
Verified purchaser
100% - I think it is very useful to have a number for WhatsApp (personal) and another for Business / Work.