WhatsApp status just got more personal. Now, you can like or mention someone directly in their status. These new features rolled out quietly, but they’re making a big impact.
You see, it’s simple. To like a status, tap the heart icon next to the reply box. Easy, right? But here’s the catch: that heart? Only the person who posted the status can see it. There’s no like counter, so no one knows how many hearts a status got. Just the green heart next to your name in their list. Sneaky, huh? You’ll have to count it yourself if you want to know how many people liked your status.
Now, mentions. You can tag up to five people in a status. When you’re tagged, it’s private—just a notification that pops up in your chat list. No one else sees it. Not even the other people mentioned. Imagine being mentioned in a conversation but no one knows you were part of it. That’s how it works here. Privacy is the key. You can reshare the status you’re tagged in, but WhatsApp won’t reveal who tagged you. It’s like a secret shout-out.
But, hold up. Here’s something strange. Even people not in your contacts can mention you if you’re in the same Group or Community. You might not even know them. If that feels weird, you can block them. Or, you could just mute the notifications. Whatever works for you.
Wondering why you don’t have these features yet? WhatsApp is rolling them out slowly. If you’re missing out, just update your app. Simple.