WhatsApp is working on a new version of message reactions!
After slowly rolling out the ability to react to messages to some lucky Android beta testers, WhatsApp is now testing a new version of message reactions for a future update of WhatsApp beta for Android!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | New message reactions |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on a new version of message reactions for a future update of the app. |
| I've installed the latest update available but I cannot react to messages, or I don't see the new option. Why? | The new version of message reactions is under development, so it is still not available, but you can discover a preview in this article so you know how it works. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.9.4: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out message reactions to some beta testers today! |
NEW MESSAGE REACTIONS
When we have announced that WhatsApp was working on the ability to react to messages, we explained that it is possible to choose between 6 different emojis: Like, Love, Laugh, Suprised, Sad, and Thanks. Some people wanted more emojis to use as reactions, and WhatsApp is finally working on a new version that offers more reactions for a future update of the app!
As you can see in this screenshot, WhatsApp is planning to add a new plus button in the reaction bar in a future update: after tapping the new plus button, the user should be able to react to the message by choosing a different emoji. Which new reactions will be available? There is no evidence in the app that lets us understand which new emojis set will be added, but if we look into Facebook Messenger and Instagram, it is possible to choose any emoji you want: probably WhatsApp will let us choose any emoji as well. We will keep you up to date.
This new version of message reactions is under development and will be added in a future update of the app. Unfortunately, a release date is unknown at the moment, so be sure to frequently visit this website to discover when it is available!
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