How to hide WeChat friends on your phone: Popular topics and practical skills on the entire network in the past 10 days
Recently, WeChat privacy protection has become a hot topic, and many users are concerned about how to hide friend lists to avoid information leakage. This article will combine the hot contents of the entire network for nearly 10 days to analyze in detail the practical method of hiding WeChat friends on the mobile phone, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Hot topics related to WeChat privacy in the past 10 days
| Ranking | Topic content | Hot search platforms | Popularity index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WeChat friend list hidden function | Weibo, Zhihu | 1,200,000+ |
| 2 | Tips for setting permissions in circle of friends | TikTok, B station | 980,000+ |
| 3 | New features of WeChat version 8.0.30 | Today's headlines | 750,000+ |
| 4 | Optimized anti-harassment blocking function | Little Red Book | 620,000+ |
2. 3 official ways to hide WeChat friends
Method 1: Hide the friend list through privacy settings
1. Open WeChat and click [Me]-[Settings]-[Friend Permissions]
2. Choose [Friends]-[Don't let him/her see]
3. Add friends that need to be hidden (up to 500 people)
Method 2: Use "Chat Only" permission
| step | Operation Instructions | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Press the friend's avatar | Popup function menu |
| 2 | Select [Friends Permissions] | Enter the settings interface |
| 3 | Check [Chat Only] | Hide the interaction of friends |
Method 3: Create Group Management
1. Enter [Displaybook]-[Tag]-[New]
2. Add friends that need to be hidden to a specific group
3. When posting on Moments, select [Partially visible] or [Not to see for whom]
3. Things to note and latest updates
1.Version Differences: WeChat version 8.0.30 optimizes the privacy settings portal, and some old versions may not have this function
2.Functional limitations: You need to use third-party tools to completely hide your friend list (there are risks and are not recommended)
3.Hot search feedback: According to user actual tests, WeChat still displays likes and comments from mutual friends
| Function | Hide effects | System support |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility in circle of friends | Completely hidden | iOS/Android |
| Shared group chat display | Can't hide | Full version |
| Transfer verification | Still showing name | Full version |
4. User hot discussions and expert suggestions
Recent Weibo topics #Is WeChat Hidden Friends Cold Violence? #The reading volume has reached 230 million, and psychology experts recommend:
1. It is recommended to use the [Chat Only] function for working relationships
2. Use hidden functions with caution when intimate relationships
3. Regularly cleaning up inactive friends is more effective than hiding them
According to Tencent’s official data, WeChat’s monthly active users reached 1.327 billion in 2023, and the privacy function usage rate increased by 47% year-on-year. It is recommended that users check their privacy settings every six months to ensure that they meet their personal needs.
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