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Want to chat in Hindi on WhatsApp? Complete guide for Android and iPhone users
Samira Vishwas | January 28, 2026 6:27 AM CST

WhatsApp is one of the most used messaging apps in India. Its biggest feature is that it supports many Indian and foreign languages. For Hindi speaking users, typing Hindi in WhatsApp makes conversations more natural, emotional and easier.

Whether you want to talk to family, chat with friends or be a part of a Hindi group—using Hindi in WhatsApp proves beneficial in every situation.

Benefits of using Hindi in WhatsApp

Chatting in Hindi makes conversations feel more natural, especially for people who are not comfortable with English.

Main advantages:

  • better expression of emotions
  • Easy communication with family and elders
  • Easy participation in Hindi groups
  • Fast and comfortable typing

WhatsApp supports Hindi both as an app language and as a typing language.

How to use WhatsApp in Hindi in Android phone

Some Android devices have the option to change the language within WhatsApp.

The steps are as follows:

  1. Open WhatsApp in your Android phone.
  2. Tap the three dots in the top right.
  3. Settings Select.
  4. Chats Tap on.
  5. scroll down App Language Select.
  6. from the list Hindi Select.

After this the interface of WhatsApp will start appearing in Hindi.

How to type in Hindi by changing the language of your phone (Android)

If the option of App Language is not visible, then WhatsApp can be used in Hindi by changing the system language of the phone.

Steps to change language of Android phone:

  1. Settings Open the app.
  2. System Go to.
  3. Languages & Input going in Languages Select.
  4. Add Hindi (if not already there).
  5. Make Hindi the default by bringing it up.

After this WhatsApp will automatically be in Hindi.

How to use WhatsApp in Hindi in iPhone

WhatsApp does not provide a separate option to change the language in iPhone. It follows the language settings of the phone.

Steps to change language in iPhone:

  1. Settings Open the app.
  2. General Tap on.
  3. scroll down Language & Region Select.
  4. iPhone Language Tap on.
  5. Hindi Select and confirm.

After this WhatsApp will appear in Hindi.

Important things to keep in mind

  • The names of the settings may be slightly different in different phone brands.
  • Use the search bar to find language options in Android’s custom interface.
  • Install a Hindi keyboard like Gboard for a better typing experience.
  • One can easily switch between Hindi and English during chat.

Typing in Hindi in WhatsApp is a simple but powerful feature that makes digital conversations more inclusive. You can use WhatsApp in your language by changing a few simple settings on both Android and iPhone platforms.

If you want your conversation to be more natural and full of intimacy, then definitely adopt Hindi typing in WhatsApp.


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