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Verifying Saved Contacts on WhatsApp: A Method You Can Try
By Malte Mansholt | 2-minute read
WhatsApp, a widely popular messaging platform in Germany, serves as a vital tool for communication among friends, family, colleagues, and more. Despite its extensive use, the platform lacks an option to check if a user's number has been saved. However, there's a workaround using WhatsApp Broadcasts.
Checking if Your Number has been Saved on WhatsApp
WhatsApp Broadcasts allow users to send messages to multiple contacts simultaneously without shaping them into groups. Instead, such messages are sent as individual chats. To utilize this feature for your purpose, follow these steps:
- Access the broadcast feature by tapping the '+' sign in the upper right corner of the chat overview, followed by "New Broadcast."
- Select two contacts: the person you're curious about and another whose contact you know has been saved by the former.
- Send a casual message, like "Hey, how's it going?" to both contacts individually.
Analyzing the Delivery and Read Receipts
WhatsApp's broadcasts have a built-in protective feature: messages are only delivered to contacts who have the sender saved in their address book. This makes them ideal for checking if your number has been saved. Monitor the delivery and read receipts in the chat view.
Importance of Delivery and Read Receipts
Once you've sent the message, wait for the delivery and read receipts to appear. If you see two gray "delivered" ticks or two blue "read" ticks in the chat view, it signifies that the person has saved your number in their contacts. However, having only one tick doesn't necessarily mean the person didn't save your number, as there might be temporary network issues or the person may be offline.
It's crucial to note that this method is not foolproof. Users might not have an internet connection, or they may not have WhatsApp installed, which would prevent the delivery of your message. Additionally, the recipient might not save numbers they interact with frequently, rendering read receipts less reliable indicators.
In conclusion, while the broadcast method provides some insights into engagement, it is not a foolproof way to verify if someone has saved your WhatsApp number. Instead, focus on cultivating valuable content and fostering user interaction to maintain a reliable connection with your audience.
Sources: WhatsApp, La Republica
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