WhatsApp is rolling out an update for its beta version (2.25.5.19) via the Google Play Beta Program, introducing a new feature currently under development.
This feature will allow users to manage privacy settings for their profile links, giving them greater control over who can see their social media profiles linked in their WhatsApp account.
What’s New in This Update?
The standout change in WhatsApp Beta 2.25.5.19 is the addition of a feature that lets users adjust the privacy settings for their profile links.
This will allow WhatsApp users to manage who can view the social media links they add to their profile, such as their Instagram account, directly from their privacy settings.
The feature will offer four visibility options:
- Everyone: The profile link will be visible to all WhatsApp users, including those not in your contacts. Ideal for users who want their social media profiles to be publicly accessible.
- My Contacts: Only people in your contact list can see the linked profile. Perfect for users who want to share their social media profiles within their circle.
- My Contacts Except: Users can choose specific contacts to hide their profile link from while still sharing it with others in their contact list.
- Nobody: Users can hide their profile link from everyone, keeping it private for future use without completely removing it from the app.
What Does This Mean for Users?
This update allows users to control the visibility of their linked social media profiles, such as Instagram, directly from WhatsApp’s privacy settings.
Whether you want to make your links public, keep them restricted to contacts, or hide them entirely, the new options provide a customizable experience to fit different privacy needs.
For now, this feature is still under development and will be available in a future update. WhatsApp is working on ensuring the feature is fully refined before its official release to beta testers. In the meantime, users can expect a preview of the new privacy controls in the upcoming updates.
Additional Details
- The profile link management feature is optional, meaning users are not required to add social media links to their profiles.
- Once available, users will have full control over who can access their linked profiles.
Stay tuned for more updates on this feature as WhatsApp continues to improve its privacy controls for profile links.
