Truecaller is the world’s most popular caller ID app, but most people only use it for one thing — checking who’s calling. Here are five features that make it significantly more useful than just a spam filter.
Short Answer: Truecaller’s most useful features beyond caller ID are: SMS filtering for spam texts, the built-in call recorder (Android), the flash messaging feature, backup and restore of your contact tags, and setting up a verified business profile. All available on the free tier.
1. Spam SMS Filtering
Truecaller doesn’t just block spam calls — it also filters spam SMS messages. It auto-detects promotional, OTP, and spam messages and sorts them into a separate “Spam” folder so your inbox stays clean.
Enable it: Open Truecaller → Settings → SMS → Enable SMS filtering → Set Truecaller as default SMS app
Once enabled, Truecaller sorts your messages into: Personal, Transactions, OTP, Promotions, and Spam — similar to how Gmail filters email.
📸 SCREENSHOT NEEDED: Truecaller SMS inbox showing categorized tabs: Personal, OTP, Transactions, Promotions
2. Call Recording (Android)
Truecaller has a built-in call recorder on Android. When enabled, it automatically records all incoming and outgoing calls and saves them locally on your device.
Enable it: Truecaller → Settings → Call recording → Enable
Recordings are accessible in the Truecaller app under the call log entry. Useful for recording important calls, interviews, or customer support interactions.
Warning: Recording phone calls without consent may be illegal in your jurisdiction. Check your local laws before enabling automatic call recording. In India, it’s generally permitted to record calls you’re a party to for personal use.
3. Block Spam Calls Automatically
Truecaller’s spam database is crowd-sourced from over 350 million users. Any number that enough users have reported as spam gets automatically blocked before your phone even rings.
Improve blocking accuracy: Settings → Blocklist → Enable AI-based call filtering
You can also add specific numbers, number patterns, or entire country codes to your personal blocklist.
4. View Who Searched Your Name on Truecaller
Truecaller shows you who has searched for your number on the platform. Go to: Truecaller → Me tab → Who viewed my profile
Note: This shows partial information on the free tier. Truecaller Premium shows the full list with names.
📸 SCREENSHOT NEEDED: Truecaller ‘Me’ tab showing ‘Who viewed my profile’ section with recent searches
5. Edit or Remove Your Truecaller Profile
Truecaller’s database may have your name or photo incorrect — or you may want to control what people see when they call you. You can edit your profile or remove yourself entirely.
Edit: Open Truecaller → Profile icon → Edit your name, photo, and business details
Unlist yourself: Go to truecaller.com/unlisting to request removal from the database. This is permanent — your number won’t show up in searches after removal is processed (takes a few days).
Bonus: Truecaller Business Profile
If you run a business, claim your number as a Truecaller Business account. When you call customers, they’ll see your verified business name and logo instead of an unknown number — significantly improving answer rates.
Best features to enable first:
SMS filtering → Spam call blocking → Call recording (if legal in your region) → Review and edit your profile
FAQ
Does Truecaller work without internet?
The caller ID lookup requires internet to query the Truecaller database. Offline, it can only identify numbers already cached on your device. SMS filtering and call blocking continue to work offline for numbers already in the blocklist.
Is Truecaller safe to use?
Truecaller is a legitimate, widely-used app. However, it uploads your contact list to their servers to build the caller ID database. If you’re uncomfortable with this, review Truecaller’s privacy policy and consider the contact sharing trade-off before installing.
How do I stop my number from showing up on Truecaller with someone else’s name?
Go to your Truecaller profile (if you have the app) and correct your name. If you don’t use Truecaller, go to truecaller.com/unlisting, submit your number, and it will be removed from the database.
Quick checklist:
- ✅ Enable SMS filtering for automatic spam message sorting
- ✅ Turn on AI-based call filtering in Blocklist settings
- ✅ Check ‘Who viewed my profile’ in the Me tab
- ✅ Review your profile and correct your displayed name if wrong
- ✅ Unlist at truecaller.com/unlisting if you want to be removed
Open Truecaller ↗ ↗Unlist Your Number
Conclusion
Truecaller’s SMS filtering and call recording are the two most underused features that deliver real daily value. The spam filtering alone turns a cluttered SMS inbox into something manageable. Check our guide on Android tips and tricks for more app recommendations.