WhatsApp Status

In plain words

WhatsApp Status is an iOS messaging feature that lets users share temporary photos and videos similar to Snapchat Stories. The content is encrypted end-to-end, making it accessible only to the user's contacts. It's designed for anyone using WhatsApp who wants to share moments with their network throughout the day without creating a permanent record.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

It was just eight years ago, in February 2009, when we started writing the first lines of code for what would eventually become WhatsApp. The original idea behind the project was to build an application that lets your friends and other contacts know what you're up to. This was months before we added messaging.

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