WhatsApp has rolled out a major update to its Status feature, introducing several tools that give users more ways to express themselves. The messaging app, which also functions as a social sharing platform for many, is doubling down on making Status posts more interactive and creative.
According to a WhatsApp blog post, users can now create interactive collages, share music directly in a Status, and even add stickers made from their own photos. These additions aim to bring a more visual and dynamic experience to the app’s growing social space.
Four New Tools Transform WhatsApp Status
Here’s what’s new in the WhatsApp Status update:
- Layout Tool: Users can combine up to six photos into a single collage. You can arrange them using built-in editing tools to match your visual style.
- More with Music: You can now create a Status post dedicated to a specific song. Using the new WhatsApp music sticker, users can share tunes that set the mood.
- Photo Stickers: A new feature lets you convert any image into a sticker and insert it into your Status. You can resize or crop it to fit your message perfectly.
- Add Yours Prompt: Invite friends to respond to your post with their own content. The new Add Yours feature allows replies to be reshared, creating a social loop within Status.
“When they respond to your prompt they can share it to their status and hear what their community has to say as well.”
The update is currently rolling out globally and should be available to all users within the next few months. WhatsApp has also teased more updates coming soon.
Why It Matters for WhatsApp Users
This upgrade pushes WhatsApp Status tools closer to the features available on other social platforms like Instagram Stories and Snapchat. With millions of daily users, Status has grown beyond simple updates into a core way people share events, moods, and creativity.
By integrating music and image tools, the new WhatsApp Status update allows for more meaningful engagement and personal expression. Whether you’re sharing a song that fits your day or creating a visual story with photos, the platform now supports a broader range of content.
Article updated 5 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
