Good news for those who sometimes receive a message from an unknown number on WhatsApp and are annoyed by it. The messaging app will soon come with a new feature that will make it easier to get rid of this, according to the technology site Bright.nl.

This new feature automatically blocks unknown numbers after five separate messages. Currently being tested on Android, this feature will automatically stop unknown numbers that send multiple messages without a response from contacting you. This is especially useful for preventing unwanted messages and spam.

The popular messaging app is often abused by unknown senders, which can lead to frustration among users. The new feature will block numbers that are not in your contact list more quickly once they reach a certain message limit. It is not yet clear whether the sender will be notified.

Release date unknown

While the exact release date for this feature is not yet known, it is expected to be available within the next few months for both iOS and Android users. This will be a welcome addition for anyone who regularly deals with spam or unwanted messages.