WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.30.5: what's new?

WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.30.5.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature that lets channel admins create and share a quiz, and it will be available in a future update!

Enhancing Interaction in WhatsApp Channels

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.24.30 update, we announced that a feature that allows channel admins to create a quiz was under development. This feature will let admins post interactive quizzes directly in their channels, where followers can answer questions and immediately see if their response is correct. The feature includes support for multiple-choice questions with only one correct answer, ensuring a structured and engaging experience. Quizzes are designed to appear similar to polls but with the added functionality of verifying correctness, making them ideal for educational, promotional, or entertainment purposes within channels.

Although this feature is still in development, WhatsApp appears to be actively refining it ahead of its official beta release, aiming to provide users with a more optimized experience from the outset. This suggests that WhatsApp is focused on delivering a seamless and well-tested experience once the feature becomes available to beta users. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.30.5 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature that lets channel admins create and share a quiz!

WhatsApp is Developing a Quiz Feature for Channels

WhatsApp is currently developing a feature that will allow admins to create interactive quizzes for their channels, scheduled for release in a future update. Unlike polls, which collect opinions or preferences from followers, quizzes focus on knowledge, allowing users to test what they know about a specific topic. Each quiz has one correct answer, adding a sense of challenge and competition to the experience. This makes quizzes more engaging than simple polls, as users are rewarded for selecting the right option rather than just sharing their opinion.

Creating a Quiz in WhatsApp Channels

With the upcoming update, channel admins will be able to select the "Quiz" option from the attachment sheet. Once selected, WhatsApp will open an interface similar to the one used for creating polls, but with a few distinct changes. The most noticeable difference is the title of the creation screen, which reads "Create a quiz" instead of "Create a poll". This visual change clearly highlights the introduction of a new message type for channel updates.

Next to each answer option, there is a checkmark that the admin can select to mark that option as the correct one. This ensures that each quiz has only one verified answer. Admins can freely type the question, add multiple possible answers, and choose which one is correct. After completing the quiz, it can be immediately shared in the channel. This process makes quiz creation intuitive and accessible even for new admins.

Follower Engagement with a WhatsApp Quiz

After a quiz is shared in a channel, anyone can interact with it by selecting the answer they believe is correct. Participation is open to all users who can view the post, so it is not necessary to be a channel follower. Each quiz is designed to provide instant feedback, showing whether the selected answer is correct or not. When someone selects the right answer, a short confetti animation appears on the screen to celebrate their success.

It's worth noting that users cannot see how many participants have answered each option until they submit their response. This design encourages genuine engagement and prevents participants from being influenced by others' choices. Quizzes are designed to offer a fun and interactive way for users to test their knowledge while staying connected to the channel. This means that this feature will add a dynamic layer of interaction, making channels more engaging for everyone.

How Quizzes Enhance Engagement and Interaction

The quiz feature has the potential to significantly increase engagement within WhatsApp Channels. By offering an interactive format that rewards participation, quizzes will motivate followers to actively respond rather than passively read updates. Channel admins will be able to use quizzes to test knowledge, reinforce learning, or collect insights about their audience's interests. This also creates opportunities for brands or creators to make their content more dynamic and memorable.

Quizzes encourage friendly competition among followers, motivating them to test their knowledge and improve over time. They also help channel admins understand their audience's interests and engagement levels. As a result, admins also benefit from analyzing how followers respond, helping them tailor future content more effectively. With this feature, WhatsApp aims to bring a new layer of interactivity to channels, with quizzes offering a fun and structured way to increase engagement.

Release Timeline for the Channel Quiz Feature

The feature that lets channel admins create and share a quiz is under development, and it will be available in a future update. While this functionality is not yet available to all users, it is expected to roll out in a future update once testing and refinements are complete. WhatsApp typically takes time to ensure new tools meet their performance standards before a global release. As a result, no exact release date has been announced, but users can expect it to arrive soon via the Google Play Store. Be sure to check this website for updates, as we will share news as soon as the channel quiz feature becomes available to beta testers.

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