WhatsApp Blog
We're introducing our latest layer for privacy called Advanced Chat Privacy. This new setting available in both chats and groups helps prevent others from taking content outside of WhatsApp for when you may want extra privacy.
New Feature Roundup: Updates to group chats, events, calls, channels and more
With new features and updates being added all the time, it can be easy to miss out on useful and exciting ways you can use WhatsApp.
Turn Up the Volume: Add Music to Your WhatsApp Status!
WhatsApp Status has always been a way to share life’s moments with friends and family—but what’s a moment without the perfect soundtrack? Now, you can do exactly that by adding music to your Status updates.
Chat themes to reflect your style
You asked for it. Here it is! We’re introducing chat themes, so you can make your chats uniquely yours with colorful chat bubbles and new wallpapers.
New year, new ways to chat on WhatsApp
We're always working on making WhatsApp easier to use and more fun, so we’re excited to kick off the new year with a variety of new features and design improvements.
Introducing Voice Message Transcripts
Sending a voice message makes connecting with friends and family even more personal. There’s something special about hearing your loved one’s voice even when you’re far away. Though sometimes, you’re on the move, in a loud place, or you receive a long voice message that you just can’t stop and listen. For those moments we’re excited to introduce voice message transcripts. Voice messages can be transcribed into text to help you keep up with conversations no matter what you’re doing.
Focus on What Matters With Custom Lists
With Lists, you can now filter your chats with custom categories of your choice. Whether that's a list for family, work or your local neighborhood, Lists help you focus on the conversations that are most important, when you need them.
Making it Easier to Add and Manage Contacts
What's more important than sending a message? It's the person you're sending it to, of course. Today we're making it easier to privately add and manage your contacts on WhatsApp, from any device you may be using.
Share the Love on WhatsApp Status
WhatsApp Status is the best way to stay connected with friends and family and now we're making it even better. With status likes, private mentions and the ability to reshare a status you're mentioned in, we're making it easier to reach the people who matter most.