In a fresh update to its Android beta app (version 2.25.21.11), WhatsApp is rolling out the Status ads and Promoted channels ...

These tools are now rolling out in the WhatsApp beta version and are currently available to select Android beta testers.

In addition to Status ads, companies can now promote their public "Channels" in WhatsApp's Explore panel and even monetize premium content via subscriptions WhatsApp will retain a 10percent ...

Meta hopes that by limiting its new ads to WhatsApp’s Updates tab it will disrupt users as little as possible, Srinivasan said. Users’ status updates as well as personal messages and calls on ...

As mentioned earlier, ads will appear in the "Updates" section of WhatsApp, specifically within the Status updates area. This section also houses the "Channels" feature, distinct from the main ...

Until now, the platform's advertising consisted primarily of WhatsApp Business promotional messages to opted-in customers and some limited Status ad testing in select markets.

It’s official, ads are coming to WhatsApp. However, depending on how you use the popular messaging app, you may never see one. Hot on the heels of the welcome addition of a proper WhatsApp iPad ...

These admins will also be able to push ads in WhatsApp’s status section. For the user, the status feed in WhatsApp will now house ads from different channels and businesses.

WhatsApp banned over 9.8 million accounts in India during June 2024, proactively addressing abuse and user complaints. New ...

By Vera Emoghene Jun 16, 2025 1:29 pm WhatsApp (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Primakov) ...

On June 16, WhatsApp announced that ads were coming to the platform for the first time. Meta – which owns WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram – said these would appear in WhatsApp's "Updates" tab.