WhatsApp Testing ‘Disappearing Status’ Feature on iOS After Android Beta Rollout

WhatsApp is reportedly working on the Disappearing Status feature for iOS. This feature will now give iPhone users the same feature that Android beta testers have already got. This feature was introduced in the latest WhatsApp beta version 25.23.10.78 for iOS on TestFlight, allowing users to set an expiration timer in the 'About' section of their profile, which causes the status to disappear automatically after the selected duration.

With this new feature, users will be able to easily personalize their profile updates, with preset timers ranging from 30 minutes to a week, as well as custom options that can last up to a month. Once the timer runs out, the status will automatically go away. This feature can be especially useful for short-term updates, such as being in a meeting, traveling, or taking a break, so that there is no need to worry about old information.

The new status format will appear on a user's profile page, in chats, in the chat info screen, and even in the chat header, where it will appear alternately with the last seen indicator. To make this easier, WhatsApp will reportedly also allow users to add emojis such as coffee cup breaks or suitcase travel.