WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.18: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.14.18.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to replace the green verification badge with a blue checkmark for verified channels and businesses, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Blue checkmark |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.18 is marked as a compatible update, but some users may be able to experiment with the same feature by installing one of the following builds: 2.24.14.11, 2.24.14.13, and 2.24.14.15. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | Sc and Erik Sevilla, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.15: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to forward and share messages and media on channels! |
BLUE CHECKMARK
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.20.18 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature to replace the green verification badge with a blue checkmark for verified channels and businesses. This change aimed to standardize the appearance of verification badges across Meta’s platforms, aligning with the blue checkmarks on Instagram and Facebook. It appears that WhatsApp is now testing this change with the public, as some users in the beta program can now experience the new blue checkmark. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.18 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to show a blue checkmark for verified channels and businesses!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is replacing the old green verified badge with a new blue checkmark to enhance brand consistency across Meta platforms and unify user experiences across its apps. It's important to note that the blue checkmark still indicates authenticity, offering users reassurance that they are interacting with a verified channel or business, with the aim to improve user trust when engaging with official accounts and reduce the risk of impersonation.
One advantage of replacing the green verification badge with a blue checkmark on WhatsApp is that it aligns the app's visual identity with other Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram. This consistency helps users easily recognize verified accounts across different services, enhancing brand recognition. Additionally, the familiar blue checkmark is likely to enhance trust among users, as they associate the color with authenticity and security across Meta’s ecosystem. The decision to replace the green verification badge with a blue checkmark on WhatsApp may also be seen as a response to Meta Verified, a feature recently announced by Mark Zuckerberg and available to some businesses in certain markets.
A feature to replace the green verification badge with a blue checkmark for verified channels and businesses is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.
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