Overview

• Starting December 2023, WhatsApp backups on Android will count towards Google Account storage limit, which includes the free 15GB storage that comes with each Google account.
• This change will be first implemented for WhatsApp Beta users and will gradually be rolled out to all WhatsApp users on Android starting early 2024.
• Users will be notified 30 days before this change via a banner in the WhatsApp chat app under Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
• Users exceeding their storage limit will need to manage their storage by removing unnecessary items or by upgrading their storage with Google One. Google will offer limited one-time Google One promotions to eligible users to assist with this transition.
• Users with a Google Workspace subscription through work or school will not be impacted by this change.