WhatsApp is bringing Status updates to the top of the Chats tab
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- WhatsApp is preparing to integrate Status updates, similar to Instagram Stories, directly into the Chats tab, making the feature more prominent within the app.
- The Status update tray will not be visible by default; users will need to pull down from the top of the chat list to access it, resembling the Stories experience on Telegram.
- Status updates will be ranked by contact relevance, prioritizing updates from people users interact with most, and muted contacts’ updates will be accessible at the end of the tray.
- Like Instagram, WhatsApp Status updates will disappear after 24 hours and support creative tools such as stickers, music, and effects.
- Although the feature is not yet available to users, its presence in both iOS and Android beta builds suggests an official rollout may be imminent.
