WhatsApp is preparing to bring another privacy-friendly feature for its users, which will make the way of sharing status more private and secure than before. Users on WhatsApp will soon be able to share their statuses only with selected close friends — just like Instagram’s ‘Close Friends’ feature.

Till now, privacy settings had to be changed every time while posting WhatsApp status, which caused inconvenience to many users. But with the new update, users will be able to decide in advance who should see their personal photos, videos or messages.

New feature seen in Android beta version

Feature Tracking Website WABetaInfo According to the report, this new ‘Close Friends’ status feature WhatsApp Android Beta Version 2.26.5.13 Have been seen in. Currently this feature is in the development phase and the company has not announced its official launch date.

It is expected that it will be released first for beta testers, and after successful testing it will be gradually rolled out to all users.

How will ‘Close Friends’ status list work?

Meta-owned WhatsApp is already working on a custom contact list feature that will allow users to create different groups and share content. Now, taking this system forward, a different and permanent ‘Close Friends’ list Will be prepared.

Users will be able to manage this list in two ways:

1️⃣ Through status privacy settings

While posting a status, users will be able to directly choose the people to whom they want to show their personal updates.

2️⃣ Direct control from status screen

Users will be able to edit or update their Close Friends list from the Status tab itself.

If a user adds or removes someone from the list, the change will only apply to future statuses — not previously shared statuses.

How will Close Friends status be identified?

According to reports, the people who will be included in the Close Friends list will be A different colored ring around the profile photo Will be visible. From this it will be easily understood that this status has not been shared for the general public, but especially for the close people.

This feature will not only improve privacy, but will also give users control over who can see their content.

Discussion of other upcoming features of WhatsApp

Apart from the Close Friends feature, WhatsApp also has a potential Premium Subscription Model Is also working on. Under this subscription, users can get many extra benefits, such as:

• Exclusive and premium stickers


• New chat themes and custom designs


• Option to pin more chats


• Advanced Customization Features

However, the company has not yet officially confirmed these features.

Why is this update beneficial for users?

This new Close Friends status feature will be especially beneficial for those users who want to keep their personal moments, family updates or private life limited to a limited number of people. This will make status sharing more secure, controlled and user-friendly.

This new feature of WhatsApp can give a new dimension to social media privacy. As the importance of personalized content increases on digital platforms, such features are becoming increasingly important for users. In the coming time, this update can make the WhatsApp experience even better.