Overview
- The logout feature was spotted in WhatsApp’s Android beta build 2.26.21.9 and is available to a limited group of beta testers.
- Using the new button signs a user out without deleting chats or app settings so conversation history remains intact on the device.
- WhatsApp keeps login credentials and notification settings locally so users can sign back in and immediately resume where they left off.
- The control appears under Settings → Account, requires a short confirmation, and the app shows alternative options before completing the sign-out.
- Rollout is gradual with no firm public release date and no confirmed iOS timing; WhatsApp recommends app lock or adding a second account as current privacy alternatives.