WhatsApp continues to innovate by bringing new privacy features to its users. Meta recently announced that over 1.5 billion people use WhatsApp Status every day. In a move to enhance user privacy and control, WhatsApp will soon introduce a Close Friends feature for Status updates, similar to what Instagram users already enjoy.
What Does the Close Friends Feature Mean for You?
With the new Close Friends option, you will be able to share your WhatsApp Status updates with a select group of people. This gives you more control over who sees your personal content. No longer will every contact see your updates—now, you can pick and choose.
How Will It Benefit Users?
This feature makes WhatsApp even more personal and secure. Users can create a list of trusted contacts to share moments with. It’s perfect for sharing private updates, family moments, or sensitive information without broadcasting it to all your contacts.
Keep an eye on your WhatsApp app for this feature’s rollout.
Sources:
https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/01/whatsapp-status-is-getting-a-close-friends-feature/
