WhatsApp is rolling out Liquid Glass for the Business app on iOS
Over the past days, WhatsApp has started to introduce the new Liquid Glass interface to some users who install the latest update of WhatsApp Business. This update allows businesses to experience the refreshed design with translucent elements and layered effects that align with iOS 26's visual style.
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature: | Liquid Glass |
| Status: | Rolling out |
| Availability info: | This feature is available to some users, and it is rolling out to more accounts over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | IgnacioAF, Federico Trevisani, and Gigios, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news: | WhatsApp launches encrypted voice and video calls on Web! |
WhatsApp Business for iOS gets Liquid Glass interface
In the post about the WhatsApp for iOS 25.28.75 update, we announced the new Liquid Glass design language for the iOS 26 app. This update allows some users to experiment with the latest visual framework introduced by Apple with iOS 26. With the introduction of the iOS 26 SDK, WhatsApp can finally adopt dynamic transparency, depth effects, and fluid interactions that align with the latest design guidelines. The new layout also brings subtle translucency effects to the interface, that would give the app a modern look.
WhatsApp has been slower than anticipated to release the new interface aligned with Liquid Glass guidelines. The exact reasons for the delay are not publicly known, though it appears some issues with the integration may be limiting a broader release. Despite this, WhatsApp is now prioritizing the implementation of the interface within the business app. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp for iOS 26.5.77 update on the App Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out the new Liquid Glass design language for the business app.
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is finally introducing Liquid Glass to some business users. Liquid Glass is a new design released with iOS 26 that offers a much more modern interface based on transparency and opaque effects. The tab bar is the most prominent visual feature of Liquid Glass. It now appears as a floating UI element, and its transparency and opaque effect create a sense of depth and layering within the interface. This allows content behind the bar to subtly show through, giving the app a dynamic feel. Interactions with the tab bar are now smoother, with fluid animations that respond naturally to scrolling and tapping.
To prevent the app from adopting the Liquid Glass design, WhatsApp has limited the availability to select users. This means that those not included in the Liquid Glass release continue to see the traditional keyboard when typing their messages. Instead, users in the release group get a refreshed typing experience that matches Apple's Liquid Glass look. The keyboard is semi-translucent that subtly blends with the chat background and reflects elements behind it.
Liquid Glass also offers a new experience with buttons. Buttons across the business app have been updated to match the Liquid Glass look in iOS 26. The app presents buttons with a frosted, layered glass effect that subtly reflects and refracts the background. Tapping them triggers smooth, responsive animations, making interactions feel definitely more modern. WhatsApp has also refreshed the context menu, updating it to match the Liquid Glass design. Now, it presents a translucent, glass-like appearance that subtly reflects the background content.
Over the past few weeks, some users have also attempted to completely delete their WhatsApp account and recreate it. This operation forces the server to generate a new account configuration, which may gain access to the Liquid Glass interface. While this procedure has worked in some cases, this method not recommended. Deleting your WhatsApp account has irreversible consequences, such as losing your chat history, backup, channels, and groups. It can also affect any priority you have built up over time for other features. This method also does not guarantee permanent access to the features. In fact, many users have reported that the Liquid Glass interface disappeared after a while. As a result, please stay away from this approach and wait for the official rollout to avoid losing important data.
At this time, it's unclear how WhatsApp is distributing Liquid Glass. A significant number of WhatsApp Business users have reported the availability of Liquid Glass on social media. However, this doesn't mean it's widely available. Some users have also noted that the tab bar can experience occasional bugs. This may indicate that WhatsApp is still refining stability before a broader rollout.
The new Liquid Glass design language is available to some business users who install the latest WhatsApp for iOS updates from the App Store. Liquid Glass is also compatible with the beta version. This suggests that some beta testers may receive the new design as well. This slightly broader release also allows select users on WhatsApp Messenger to experiment with the new interface. While we wait for further developments, we recommend keeping the app updated from the App Store and TestFlight.
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