WhatsApp has always been people’s favorite app for chatting and connecting. It already boasts numerous features, such as voice notes, communities, and more. It didn’t have an “About Me” feature, where people could write their favorite quotes, and it already had pre-populated quotes like “Busy,” “Hey there! I’m using WhatsApp,” and so on.
And now WhatsApp has made some changes to this feature. Now, “About Me” isn’t just a single line, but a small status, similar to the notes feature on Instagram. This way, people will be able to see your status and instantly know what you’re doing and what your feelings are.
A Smarter, More Expressive About Section
The biggest change in this feature is that you can now use emojis in your About section. Previously, you could only write words in your About section, but now you can express your feelings more clearly using emojis. Another major change is that you can now set a time limit for your About section, which is how long you want it to remain. Previously, the About status only lasted for 24 hours, but now you can customize it accordingly. Meaning, you can keep it for longer than 24 hours. For example, if you’re on vacation, you can keep the About status for up to 3 days.
Better Placement for Better Communication
WhatsApp is also changing the location where the About status feature appears. Previously, to see someone’s About status, you had to go to that person’s profile, but now, after this update, the About status will appear above the chat.
This will allow anyone who texts you to immediately see your About status. While this is a small update, it won’t create too many misunderstandings. People will immediately know why you’re not replying, and communication will become much clearer and easier.
More Privacy Controls for Users
WhatsApp always considers your privacy paramount. This is also addressed in the new About feature. Now you can choose:
Who can see your About?
- Whether only your contacts can see it,
- Or everyone can see it, as you see fit.
This allows you to express yourself without having to provide too much information.
For example, if you want only your close friends to know you’re traveling, and not others, you can easily set this in the settings.
Why This Redesign Matters
While this WhatsApp status update is small, it actually represents a significant change. WhatsApp is now combining simple chatting with social media-like expressions. The new About feature:
- Makes it easier to communicate and understand
- Better expresses your feelings
- Reduces the need for repeated explanations
- Helps maintain boundaries between personal and work matters
- It allows quick updates instead of writing long messages. Simply put, WhatsApp wants people to be able to express themselves easily, without turning the app into a full-blown social media platform.
My Experience With This Feature
When I used the new About Me feature, it felt really cool and innovative. It’s also very easy to use. Previously, I rarely changed my About Me because it wasn’t visible much and didn’t seem important. But now, with the addition of emojis and the ability to set a time, it’s become a useful little status.
What I really liked was that people can quickly reply by tapping on your About. This makes communication much easier and smoother, no more saying things like “I just saw your message.”
With the About Me feature above chats, I can now easily see my contacts’ About Me. This gives WhatsApp a bit of a social touch, but the app doesn’t feel overwhelming or complicated.
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Final Note
WhatsApp’s new About Me isn’t just a visual refresh, but a great update to simplify everyday conversations. Quickly adding short statuses, setting privacy, adding emojis, and easily viewing About Me, all of this makes this feature truly useful. Previously, this feature was simply hidden in a corner, but now it’s become essential.
This new design helps you clearly communicate your feelings, your mood, or whether you’re free, all without sending a message. If WhatsApp continues to thoughtfully improve small features like these, future updates will make chatting even easier, more fun, and more human.
