2 weeks Ago By Priya Singh
WhatsApp is strengthening user privacy with a new “Advanced Chat Privacy” feature that adds an extra layer of protection to messages, photos, and videos. This update prevents chats from being exported and blocks media from being auto-downloaded to devices, enhancing control over shared content in both individual and group conversations. Building on existing tools like chat lock and disappearing messages, the new feature aims to ensure that private content stays within the app and out of the wrong hands.
add an extra layer of protection to your chats 🔒 advanced chat privacy stops media downloads, block chat exports, and keep your messages between you and who you’re talking to pic.twitter.com/8wmh2OCgQL — WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) April 23, 2025 WhatsApp posted on X, stating, “add an extra layer of protection to your chats 🔒 advanced chat privacy stops media downloads, block chat exports, and keep your messages between you and who you’re talking to.
” WhatsApp explains that the new setting, available for both individual and group chats, is designed to help keep content within the app for moments when users want added privacy. The feature is being rolled out gradually across mobile devices and is not enabled by default. Users can activate it manually via chat settings.
Once turned on, it blocks others from exporting chats, auto-downloading media, and using messages for AI-related features, offering greater control over shared content. ALSO SEE: Ray-Ban Smart Glasses with Meta AI, Real-Time Translation To Launch In India The new privacy feature for WhatsApp Groups highlights the importance of groups, which millions use for both work and personal communication. reminder, you always have the option to block unwanted contacts or messages ✋ when you block a contact, you’ll stop receiving calls, messages and Status updates from that person you can also block high volumes of unknown messages, here’s how: Settings > Privacy > Advanced >.
..— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) April 21, 2025 WhatsApp is rolling out its advanced chat privacy feature for all users.
To enable it on your Android or iOS device, open the app, go to a chat (either individual or group), tap on the chat name, scroll down to "Advanced Chat Privacy" below the Chat Lock option, and toggle the feature on to activate the new privacy settings for your account. WhatsApp's new feature prevents others from auto-downloading media files or copying chats for AI use. If someone tries to copy a file or access protected content, they will encounter a pop-up notification informing them that the contact has enabled advanced chat privacy for their messages.
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