WhatsApp Channels: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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WhatsApp Channels: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

  • WhatsApp launched Channels in June 2023. 
  • The new feature is now available in India and over 150 other countries. 
  • The feature is a useful feature for content creators and business owners.
For some devices, this feature is still not visible, but it'll be available soon

WhatsApp Channels: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

WhatsApp will add a new tab for Channels WhatsApp is introducing its new Channels feature in a dedicated tab called "Updates." Here, users will be able to access Status updates and the channels they choose to follow, keeping them separate from their conversations with family, friends, and communities. Additionally, users can access channels through invitation links shared in chats, emails, or posted online.

Enhanced Directory

Users can now discover channels through the searchable directory that is automatically filtered by country. Users can also browse channels based on their activity level, popularity, or newness. 

Reactions

Similar to how users can react in Instagram broadcast channels, in WhatsApp Channels too, users can react to updates and express feedback using emojis. The total number of reactions will be displayed, but the admin’s individual reactions will not be visible to followers. 

Editing

Admins will soon have the ability to edit their updates for a period of up to 30 days before they are automatically deleted from WhatsApp's servers.

Forwarding

Whenever an admin will forward an Update to chats or groups, it will include a link back to the channel, allowing people to easily find more information. 

Naturally, the core of how people use WhatsApp will continue to be private messaging among friends, family, and communities, and that will always be our first priority. Building channels is a big step our users have asked us to take for years. We think the time is finally right to introduce a simple, reliable, and private broadcast tool and we hope you enjoy using it in the months and years to come.

WhatsApp also launched the official WhatsApp Channel to keep you up-to-date


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