WhatsApp Status Privacy Feature Introduced for Users

WhatsApp Status privacy feature brings a major update to improve user privacy. WhatsApp now allows users to control who can view their status and whether others can reshare it.

Reports say the new update protects user privacy in a better way. Users can now decide their audience before posting a status. They can also choose if others can reshare the post or not.

This feature helps users who change privacy settings for every status. It saves time and gives more control in one place.

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WhatsApp added this option inside the Status menu. When users open the menu, they see a new option called “Audience.” Users can tap it to set privacy preferences.

The Audience option offers three choices. Users can select My Contacts, Only Share With, or Except. These options help users choose specific people for each status.

WhatsApp also allows users to add or remove specific contacts. This feature gives flexible privacy control for every update.

The company released this option in the beta version for now. WhatsApp has not shared a confirmed date for its global rollout.

WhatsApp Status privacy feature aims to give users more safety, control, and confidence while sharing daily updates.