WhatsApp is testing ads in Status and paid channel subscriptions, all inside the Updates tab. Private messages remain encrypted and ad-free.

WhatsApp announced Monday it will introduce its boldest advertising features yet, marking a significant shift for the messaging platform that has largely remained ad-free since its launch.

Meta has begun rolling out a new monetization strategy on WhatsApp. For the first time, the app (WhatsApp) will show ads and offer paid

WhatsApp is experimenting with two new AI-powered features aimed at summarizing unread messages and improving text composition.

Big privacy and security enhancement coming to WhatsApp: it will allow you to create a username and share that instead of your phone number, allowing you to keep your number private. Just like Telegram does (but far more secure than Telegram) pic.twitter.com/gqMKHTtmS0 — pablito.eth 🦇🔊 ♢ (@PabloSabbatella) May 29, 2025

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize unread messages in both one-on-one and group

WhatsApp is developing a username feature, allowing users to chat without revealing their phone numbers. This update, currently in beta testing, aims to enhance privacy by enabling communication through unique handles,

The premium messaging platform, WhatsApp, is working on a new feature that will allow users to share their usernames instead of phone numbers to boost security.