# Privacy Silenced Call Features WhatsApp Launches the New Silence Unknown Caller Feature By Amy Duong | Published 2023-06-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-unknown References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/whatsapp-can-now-automatically-silence-unknown-callers-082512152.html)  [WhatsApp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-group-call) launches a new feature dubbed Silence Unknown Callera, which is exactly as the namesake describes it to be. The calls that come in won't ring on the phone, but it will appear within the call list in the case that it is a call that a user was expecting. This is meant to be a more private option for users, offering some practicality as well. In alignment with this same effort, the platform also unveils a feature named Privacy Checkup. It can be found in the privacy settings that help navigate through layers of privacy in order to strengthen certain areas including calls, messages, personal information, and more. This ensures that users can select who can contact them or not. Image Credit: WhatsApp ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Silence Unknown Caller Feature:** The new Silence Unknown Caller feature allows users to receive calls without the phone ringing, offering a more private option. - **Privacy Checkup Feature:** The Privacy Checkup feature helps users navigate through layers of privacy in order to strengthen certain areas and select who can contact them. ### Who This Affects Most - **Messaging:** The messaging industry can benefit from integrating the Silence Unknown Caller and Privacy Checkup features to enhance user privacy and security. - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can explore the potential of implementing similar features to provide users with more control over their calls and privacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Secure Group-Call Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-group-call.md) - [WhatsApp Privacy Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inapp-controls.md) - [Social Voice Chat Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-5.md) - [Privacy-Focused Messenger Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chat-lock.md) - [Social Group Voice-Chat Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-voice-chats.md) - [Silent Messaging Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-message.md) - [One-Way Chat Feature Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/channels-feature.md) - [Spam Caller Protection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livecaller.md) - [Telegram-Style Video Messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-messaging.md)