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WhatsApp Tests Sharing Status Updates Directly to Instagram and Facebook

The trial is limited to iOS TestFlight users who link profiles through Meta’s Account Center.

Overview

  • The capability appears in WhatsApp’s iOS beta version 25.28.10.72, as identified by WABetaInfo.
  • Testers can open a Status and use the three-dots menu to send the post to Instagram or Facebook.
  • WhatsApp’s help center states users must add their WhatsApp profile to Meta’s Account Center to enable the feature.
  • Interface changes make the Status screen resemble Instagram, including a view counter shown on the left side.
  • No public release date has been announced, and availability for Android remains uncertain.