WhatsApp introduces tagging feature in status updates: How it works and more

WhatsApp Status Updates

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp routinely rolls out new features for better engagement. Now, WhatsApp has rolled out a few new features for status updates. According to WhatsApp, WhatsApp Status is the best way to stay connected with friends and family and the new features will make it better. Users can now like others’ status and will have the ability reshare a status they are mentioned in. Also, users will be able to privately mention — tag others — their contacts in status updates.

As per WhatsApp, there might be times when people miss out on seeing a few important status updates. “Make sure those closest to you see your status, and let them reshare it easily with their audience, by privately mentioning them,” noted WhatsAp in a blog post. Those who are mentioned in status updates will be notified privately, and the mention won’t be shown on their status.

Status likes is like any other like functionality on other platforms. With a single tap of the button, users will be able to like their contacts’ status updates. WhatsApp said that status likes are private and don’t have a counter, so only the person whose status you liked can see them in the list of viewers.

These features are now starting to roll out, and will be available globally to users soon. So, in case you don’t see these new features immediately, wait for a few days as it is a gradual roll out. “We’ll be bringing more features to Status and the Updates tab over the next few months to make it easier to stay closest to those who matter most,” added WhatsApp.