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WhatsApp Rolls Out Direct Contact Invites for Channels in iOS TestFlight Beta

The update adds a contact‑based invite to help new channels grow with built‑in spam limits.

Overview

  • The feature is available to select testers on WhatsApp for iOS version 25.37.10.74 via TestFlight, with gradual expansion and limited visibility reported for some App Store users.
  • Admins can open a channel’s info page to choose the invite option and select up to 64 contacts per send.
  • WhatsApp generates a message that includes a button letting recipients preview the channel and follow in a few taps.
  • Invites are sent through a temporary broadcast list, so only contacts who have saved the admin’s number receive them.
  • The capability was piloted on Android earlier, and there is no confirmed timeline for a wider stable release.