8 new features are expected for WhatsApp in 2025

Considering the wide list of new features expected to come to Messenger, 2025 looks set to be a busy year for WhatsApp. Like last year, the platform needs to improve user experience in different aspects, including personalization.

Most of Messenger’s plans are hidden, but there are also plans that are expected in the Beta version of the platform or are hidden in the app’s code.

In this list, TecMundo It details some key new features that will soon appear on WhatsApp. Below, see what the service has prepared to improve your experience and continue to be the main messenger in Brazil.

8. Custom Themes

One of the most anticipated additions to WhatsApp is new custom themes. Unlike the existing feature that only allows you to set conversation wallpaper, the user will be able to change more interface elements, including the color of message bubbles.

The choice of theme will be entirely individual; Therefore, only you will be able to see the selected model. Additionally, the app will show how the selected theme behaves in dark and light modes on the preview screen.

7. Songs in Status

Everyone knows that WhatsApp statuses are basically a copy of Instagram Storiesbut it has a few less features. In the process of making these two tools even more similar, the messenger is preparing the feature to add music to temporary broadcasts.

For now, there’s no estimate on when the function will launch, but some of the red tape surrounding the granting of copyrights has already been resolved thanks to the expansion of the partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG).

6. Meta AI with Memories

Meta AI recently arrived in Brazil, but the chatbot may soon become more useful. In practice, in the development phase, “Memory” function foundIt will allow artificial intelligence to remember previous conversations.

The functionality should be similar to a feature integrated into Google’s Gemini: the WhatsApp chatbot should remember important information about the user, such as reply preferences, birthday, movies, books and favorite meals.

5. WhatsApp with its own dialer

WhatsApp has long been preparing to become even more independent of the local contact list, but it still requires some interaction with other applications.

One of the new features prepared to make the application even more independent is local dialer: Messenger allows you to text and call others without having to leave the app.

4. Reminders for forgotten messages

If you forget to reply to a message, WhatsApp will remind you. The platform is preparing support for “Reminders” that, when enabled, give notifications about unread conversations.

3. Activity indicator in groups

In addition to the new typing and voice recording indicator, WhatsApp also aims to show how many people are online in the group. At the top of the chat screen, click Messenger will display a counter showing the number of online participants right now.

2. Advertiser Spam Tool

WhatsApp has become an important tool for advertising distribution, but not everyone likes to receive ads and offers in their inbox. Therefore, the purpose of the platform Increase user control over auto ads.

Conversations with business accounts will also include the option to stop receiving offers and ads from that person.

1. Shortcut to react with favorite emojis

Quick response tray with emojis will soon offer more than six options. WhatsApp is making interactions even faster by creating a shortcut to include more frequently used stickers.

No expected arrival date

All news in this list There is no exact date for arrivalbut it is a fact WhatsApp Beta testers will be the first to try these. For this reason, it is useful to pay attention to the updates published in the Play Store and App Store, especially if you are registered to the test program.