- WhatsApp is testing a simplified like reaction for status updates that appears in the viewers’ list rather than the primary inbox.
- The company is also developing a feature that automatically blocks unknown senders when their messages exceed a certain limit.
- These two features could potentially roll out to all users in the coming months.
WhatsApp is arguably the most popular messaging app, connecting billions of users around the globe. Naturally, many bad actors rely on the platform to spam others for a number of reasons. To help users keep their inbox under control, WhatsApp is working on at least two new features that should reduce unnecessary interruptions.
The first feature is a new like reaction for status updates. According to WABetaInfo, the company is rolling out the addition to some Android users running version 2.24.17.21 beta. When enabled, users’ status likes will appear in the viewers’ list instead of being sent to the primary inbox as a heart emoji. Users will also get to turn off these reaction notifications optionally, as many don’t consider them time-sensitive alerts.