If you are wondering whether someone has saved your number in their WhatsApp contacts, there are a few ways you can check this. The easiest way is to look for your contact name or initials next to your number in any chat or group you have with that person. If they have saved your number, you will see your name or initials displayed. If you only see your phone number, then they likely have not saved your contact.
Check your contact name in existing chats
Open any existing chat or group conversation you have with the person whose contacts you want to check. Look next to your phone number in the chat header. If the person has saved your number, you will see your contact name, initials, or nickname displayed. If it just shows your phone number, then they have likely not saved your contact yet.
For example, if your name is John Smith and your number is 123-456-7890, here is what you may see:
- If contact saved: John S. or John Smith 123-456-7890
- If contact not saved: 123-456-7890
This method works well if you already have an existing chat history with the person. However, if you do not have a chat open with them, you will need to use another approach.
Check your contact name in new messages
If you do not already have a chat open with the person, you can send them a new message and check how your name appears:
- Open WhatsApp and tap the New Chat icon (it may look like a pen and paper or just a pen)
- Enter the phone number of the person whose contacts you want to check
- Type out a message and send it to them
- Once delivered, the chat header will now display either your name/initials or just your number, the same way it would in an existing chat
This lets you easily check if they have your contact saved or not without having to ask them directly. Just a simple message like “Hi” or “Hey” will do the trick.
Check your contact photo
In addition to your name, you can also check if the person has set a custom contact photo for you. This is another sign they likely have your number saved:
- If they’ve saved your number, your profile photo will appear in any chats with them
- If they haven’t saved your number, your messages will show the default blank gray avatar icon
So if you see your profile picture or any other photo set as your contact icon, that indicates they have saved your number and edited your contact details.
Use WhatsApp Web/Desktop
You can also use WhatsApp on your computer through WhatsApp Web or the desktop app to check your contact name. This can sometimes be easier than checking on your phone.
- Open web.whatsapp.com on your computer browser or the WhatsApp Desktop app
- Scan the QR code to link your account
- Open your chat with the person and look next to your number at the top to see if your name appears
WhatsApp Web/Desktop works the same way as the mobile app – if your name appears, they’ve saved your number. If only your number shows, they haven’t.
Check your contact info in groups
If you and the person you want to check are both participants in the same WhatsApp group, you can see if they’ve saved your number by opening the group info:
- Open the group chat
- Tap the group name at the top to open group info
- Tap on the Participants tab
- Scroll and look for your name in the list of participants
Here’s what you may see:
- If saved: Your name will appear
- If not saved: Your number will appear instead of name
This lets you cross-check your contact details without sending an individual message.
Use online contact checking tools
There are a few websites and online tools that claim to check if someone has saved your number, such as:
- HasContactSavedMe.com
- CheckContact.com
- SaveContactChecker.com
To use these, you enter both phone numbers and the website will indicate if the contact is saved. However, be aware that these tools have mixed reliability and may not always give accurate results.
Ask the person directly
The most straightforward way to know if someone saved your number is to just ask them directly. You can message them and politely ask if they have your number saved in their contacts.
Some casual ways to ask could be:
- “Hey, random question – do you have my number saved or just keep it unsaved?”
- “Do you by chance have me in your contacts or just have my number?”
- “I was just curious – is my number saved in your phone or no?”
This may feel a bit awkward, but is the only foolproof way to know for certain if they have your contact details saved. Most people won’t mind a quick clarifying question like this.
Signs they have likely saved your number
Beyond directly checking your contact name, there are some signs that indicate a person likely has your number saved:
- They call you directly without needing to go through recent calls
- They reference previous conversations from a while ago
- Your full name appears in group chats together
- They text you out of the blue without a recent missed call
- Your profile photo appears in your chat
These behaviors suggest they can easily access your chat without your full number, indicating you are probably saved as a contact. But there is still a chance the number is unsaved, so checking your name directly is the only way to know for sure.
Does it really matter if they’ve saved your number?
While it can be useful to know if someone has your contact details saved, in most cases it likely does not matter very much. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Saving contacts is a personal preference, not necessarily an indication of how much someone likes you
- Lots of people don’t bother saving every number, especially casual contacts
- As long as they can communicate with you easily, it doesn’t change much
- Don’t overthink it if someone hasn’t saved your number – focus on the conversations
Try not to jump to conclusions or make assumptions if you see your number has not been saved. Keep building your connection through meaningful conversations, and eventually your contact details may be saved. But even if not, what matters most is the quality of your communication.
Save their number first
One last tip – if you want someone to save your number, consider saving theirs first. This will often prompt them to save your contact as well so they have your details handy.
You can also try setting your own contact photo and name to make it easier for them to save your details quickly.
While there’s no way to guarantee someone will save your number, taking the first step to add their contact can encourage reciprocity so you both have each other’s info handy.
Summary
- Check your name/initials in existing chats to see if they’ve saved your contact
- Send a new message and look for your name instead of number in the chat header
- See if a custom profile photo is set for you in your chat
- Check contact details in WhatsApp Web/Desktop which may be easier
- Look for your name under group info if you share any groups
- Use online contact checkers, but be aware these may not be fully reliable
- Asking directly is the only foolproof way, though it can feel awkward
- Signs like quick calling and past chat references imply they likely have you saved
- Don’t overthink it if they haven’t saved your number – focus on conversation quality
- Saving their contact first can prompt them to save yours as well
Knowing if someone has your number saved can be useful in some cases, but don’t let it become a bigger deal than your actual communication. With the right techniques, you can easily check your saved status while keeping the focus on building a great connection.