WhatsApp Makes Status Updates More Fun with 4 Exciting New Features – Here's What's New

WhatsApp, the most widely used messaging app in India, has introduced four new features to spice up its popular Status feature, aiming to make sharing moments more creative and interactive. These updates are part of WhatsApp’s continued effort to enhance user experience, especially for its massive Indian user base.

The new features include photo collages, music stickers, customizable photo-to-sticker conversion, and a viral chain-style “Add Yours” sticker. All of them are designed to make Status updates more engaging and expressive.

Importantly, privacy settings remain unchanged—Statuses are only visible to saved contacts, and all content continues to be protected by end-to-end encryption.

Here’s What’s New in WhatsApp Status 📸 Layout Collage Feature

WhatsApp now lets users combine up to six photos into a single collage, using built-in layout tools. Users can customize the design, adjust image sizes, and create a more visually appealing presentation of their moments—all within the app.

🎵 Music Sharing with Stickers

A much-awaited update, users can now share music directly as a standalone Status update or embed music as a sticker onto photos or videos. Whether it’s a song that matches your selfie mood or just something you want your friends to hear, music stickers add a new level of personality to your statuses.

🖼️ Create Stickers from Photos

Now, any photo from your gallery can be turned into a customizable sticker. Before sharing, users can resize, reposition, or reshape the sticker to suit the content. This opens up endless possibilities for self-expression using your own images.

💬 "Add Yours" Interactive Sticker

Taking inspiration from viral content formats, the “Add Yours” sticker allows users to post a prompt or question alongside their Status update. Friends can tap and respond with their own version, creating a chain of personalized statuses that connect users in a fun and engaging way—perfect for groups or trending challenges.

Gradual Rollout for All Users

According to WhatsApp, these new Status features will roll out gradually and become available to users worldwide in the coming months. Some users may already begin seeing the updates depending on their app version and region.

Bonus: WhatsApp Is Testing a Logout Feature

In addition to these Status upgrades, WhatsApp is also working on a Logout feature that could prove extremely useful for multi-device users.

Currently in testing, this feature will allow users to sign out of their WhatsApp account without uninstalling the app or losing chat data. It offers two options:

Log out and delete all app data (removes chats, media, and settings).

Log out and retain data (keeps chats, media, and app settings intact for easy re-login later).

This feature could be particularly helpful for users switching devices or taking breaks from the platform without the hassle of reinstalling everything.

Final Thoughts

With these fresh updates, WhatsApp continues to cement its position as India’s favorite messaging app. The new features not only allow users to be more creative and expressive, but they also encourage engagement and community interaction—all while keeping user privacy intact.

From turning selfies into stickers to sharing your favorite tunes with a single tap, WhatsApp’s Status feature is getting a vibrant makeover.