Back in 2017, WhatsApp launched its Status feature, allowing users to share text, emojis, photos, and more with their contacts for 24 hours. This feature came with privacy settings, giving users the option to determine if their status updates could be seen by everyone, specific contacts, or everyone except selected contacts.
Recently, WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.12.27 introduced a new feature highlighted by WABetaInfo: the ability for users to specify who can view their status updates. A similar privacy setting was previously available in WhatsApp beta for iOS version 24.10.10.75.
How to Manage Who Sees Your WhatsApp Status
This update simplifies the management of privacy settings by prompting users with a pop-up to adjust who can view their status, eliminating the need to navigate through settings manually. This improvement aims to enhance user convenience.
The introduction of this feature encourages users to be more mindful of their audience when sharing status updates. While currently accessible in select countries through the beta version, an official release date for this feature has yet to be announced. WhatsApp users can anticipate its rollout in the near future.
