Attention WhatsApp users: you can now forward channel posts to status; Check the steps here

After releasing polls, voice notes and other features, WhatsApp has released the status sharing feature for channels. Here's a step-by-step guide to using the new feature.

WhatsApp Channels New Share to Status Update (Image Source: WhatsApp)

New Delhi: WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, recently introduced a new feature called 'Status' for its one-way broadcasting tool, Channels. The broadcasting tool was launched in June 2023 and has seen a significant increase in users since then. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of this feature on his WhatsApp channel and also shared the news about upcoming updates for WhatsApp channels. The new status feature can be found in a separate tab called 'Updates' on WhatsApp. It is separate from your chats and allows you to follow the channels of your choice. This addition reflects WhatsApp's commitment to increasing user engagement and giving people a private way to stay connected to their favorite channels and creators. Here you can find more information about the new feature and how to use it.

WhatsApp channels Function: Forward to status

The new Share feature also allows users to forward interesting channel updates to friends and family by forwarding an update to an individual or group chat. Additionally, the feature allows users to share voice messages of up to 30 seconds about WhatsApp status, and polls facilitate dynamic interactions. Users can also share channel updates in their personal WhatsApp status, expanding their reach. Although the feature is still rolling out, some users may have to wait a while before receiving the update. WhatsApp has confirmed that this feature is yet to be rolled out in web and desktop versions as of now. WhatsApp has confirmed that the following formats can be shared on the Status of its channels:

How do you use the new feature?

Here are the steps to use the Forward to Channel update feature:

From a WhatsApp channel, hover over the update you want to forward
Then click more and > Come on. To forward multiple updates at once, check the box next to each update.
Click forward (curved arrow) to forward the update.
Find or select the individual or group chats you want to forward the update to.
Click the send icon to share the update.

To forward the Share Channel link

Here are the steps for that users can find and share channel links via chat

Open channels by clicking the button Channels icon.
Click to open the channel you want to share.
Click on the channel name to open the info page.
Click Come on and select where you want to forward to. You can search or select the individual or group chats you want to forward the share link to.
Click the forward icon to forward.

Although the feature is still rolling out, some users may have to wait a while before receiving the update.