WhatsApp Introduces New Status Features: Music Clips and More

Stories have become an integral feature across all major social media and messaging apps, allowing users to share brief glimpses of their daily lives with friends and followers. These short-lived posts usually disappear automatically after 24 hours, maintaining a casual and temporary feel.

On WhatsApp, this feature is known as Status. Millions of users around the world rely on it to share thoughts, pictures, videos, or even updates in a creative way. Now, there's great news for WhatsApp users — Meta is enhancing the Status feature with brand-new updates that aim to make your posts more dynamic and engaging.

Key New WhatsApp Status Features Introduced in 2025

1. Music Clips Integration

   Starting from March 2025, users can now add music clips directly to their WhatsApp Status. Now, you can pick songs from within WhatsApp to play in the background and help others understand your mood.

   • Music clips can range from 15 to 60 seconds.

   • These clips can also be transformed into musical stickers, adding a vibrant and personalized touch to your updates.

   • Additionally, users can post a single song as their entire Status update if they prefer music over images or text.

2. New Layout Feature for Photo Collages

   A unique “Layout” tool has been added, giving users the ability to create photo collages directly within Status.

   • You can combine up to 6 photos in one post, arranged in a clean, creative grid format.

   • This makes it easier to share a story using multiple images while maintaining an aesthetic appeal.

3. “Add Yours” Interactive Stickers

   The “Add Yours” interactive stickers are the key addition in this new update.

   • So, friends or family can add a picture of their own when they react to your Status.

   • These responses will appear as customizable stickers, where users can resize, reshape, or reposition them.

   • It opens up a whole new level of engagement, making Status posts feel more collaborative and fun.

When Will These Features Be Available?

WhatsApp has officially started rolling out these updates, and they will be globally available to users very soon. Whether you're a casual user or someone who enjoys creative expression, these features are designed to elevate your WhatsApp Status experience.