WhatsApp Changelog

What's new in WhatsApp 24.8.83

Apr 29, 2024
  • Unread badges are now not shown on the dock icon when WhatsApp is quit
  • Fixed an issue where the incorrect navigation was shown until the app was relaunched
  • Fixed an issue where changes to the chat wallpaper were not saved
  • Fixed an issue where the search bar and chats overlapped in the Chats tab
  • Fixed an issue where the name and timestamp overlapped in the Starred Messages tab
  • Fixed an issue where the button to join a call was truncated
  • Fixed an issue where Status was presented inside itself
  • Fixed an issue where the conversation was not scrolled to the end when returning to the app
  • Fixed an issue where notifications were not shown while the app was minimized
  • Fixed an issue with hover states when in multi-select mode in Archived Chats

New in WhatsApp 24.6.77 (Apr 6, 2024)

  • You can now start conversations and discuss with Meta AI and AI bots from Mac
  • You can now see the chat options menu when hovering over the chat list
  • Improved spacing and hover states in Call History and Status
  • Fixed an issue where the cursor disappeared after clicking an emoji suggestion
  • Fixed an issue where quoted message text was sometimes extending outside the message
  • Fixed an issue where messages were sometimes duplicated when editing a media caption
  • Fixed an issue that prevented quitting the app when it had expired
  • Fixed an issue where reactions sometimes didn’t appear in message previews
  • Fixed an issue where the toolbar was sometimes obscured
  • Fixed an issue where the Cancel button was hidden when forwarding media

New in WhatsApp 24.5.75 (Mar 18, 2024)

  • Improved look and feel for new group / chat / call creation flows
  • Improved look and feel for group/contact info views
  • Fixed various issues preventing some users to pair after logout
  • Fixed an issue where the attachment picker icon changed color when switching chats

New in WhatsApp 24.4.79 (Mar 6, 2024)

  • Added support to jump to next chat after archiving current chat
  • Added separate wallpaper settings for light and dark mode
  • Improved toolbar performance on older OS versions
  • Improved media thumbnails aspect ratio
  • Improved chat banners look and feel (eg. description, pins, etc)
  • Improved PTT messages look and feel
  • Improved error messages to clarify why media download failed
  • Fixed an issue preventing to remove doodle from chat wallpaper
  • Fixed an issue preventing to select text on very long message
  • Fixed an issue preventing to send media via drag and drop
  • Fixed an issue where canceling search during forwarding a message would cancel forward flow
  • Fixed order of contact to alphabetical order in the contact picker

New in WhatsApp 24.3.78 (Feb 19, 2024)

  • Added a simpler Edit shortcut (press “up arrow” to edit last message)
  • Improved app responsiveness when receiving a large number of messages
  • Improved app responsiveness when downloading large files
  • Improved media download experience
  • Restored keyboard navigation to scroll through search results
  • Fixed an issue with chat composer not returning in focus after sending media
  • Fixed an issue interacting with New Chat/Call on macOS13 and earlier
  • Fixed a crash interacting with the toolbar on macOS BigSur.

New in WhatsApp 24.2.75 (Feb 5, 2024)

  • Improved navigation with a slimmer sidebar
  • Improved attachment picker look and feel with new icons and animations
  • Fixed an issue with Enter key by adding a new line instead of sending the message
  • Fixed an issue preventing to share media via drag and drop
  • Fixed an issue preventing download confirmation to show when saving media
  • Fixed an issue with “Syncing messages” progress bar not disappearing after sync is completed
  • Fixed an issue with CMD+F shortcut not triggering search
  • Fixed an issue with ESC shortcut for New Calls/Chats and Message Info
  • Fixed an issue about muting notifications sounds
  • Rolling out a brand new top navigation for users on macOS 11-12

New in WhatsApp 24.1.77 (Jan 22, 2024)

  • Restored WhatsApp notification sound instead of system ones
  • Improved search results performance
  • Improved hover states
  • Improved chat composer look and feel
  • Fixed an issue with text selection not visible while adding captions to media
  • Fixed an issue with notification settings not working after pairing
  • Fixed various focus issues and many more bugs

New in WhatsApp 23.25.80 (Dec 21, 2023)

  • Restored previous keyboard shortcuts to navigate between chats
  • Added new keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity
  • Revamped menu bar to find quick actions and shortcuts

New in WhatsApp 23.24.80 (Dec 6, 2023)

  • Adjusted the order of message actions. “Reply” is now shown as the first option.
  • Added an option in “Settings” > “Chats” > “Appearance” to set dark/light mode
  • Added an option in text field context menu “Substitutions” > “Emoji Replacement” to disable emoji auto-complete.
  • Fixed an issue where “Enter” key was jumping a line instead of sending a message
  • Fixed an issue where “Unread” filter was missing at first launch
  • Fixed an issue where the app became unresponsive after sending media
  • Keyboard shortcuts improvements are underway, coming in a future release.

New in WhatsApp 23.23.81 (Nov 21, 2023)

  • We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience.

New in WhatsApp 2.2343.55 (Oct 9, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2341.18 (Oct 5, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2338.12 (Sep 22, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2336.9 (Sep 18, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2335.9 (Aug 29, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2332.15 (Aug 8, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2330.11 (Aug 2, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2327.4 (Jun 30, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2323.4 (Jun 19, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2319.9 (May 12, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2318.11 (May 2, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2317.10 (Apr 25, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2316.6 (Apr 18, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2310.9 (Mar 16, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2307.10 (Feb 20, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2307.7 (Feb 19, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2304.7 (Jan 28, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2301.6 (Jan 19, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2246.10 (Dec 14, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2245.9 (Nov 30, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2244.6 (Nov 27, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2240.7 (Oct 26, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2238.7 (Oct 19, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2236.10 (Sep 27, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2232.8 (Sep 19, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2230.15 (Aug 23, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2228.12 (Aug 9, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2226.5 (Aug 5, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2222.12 (Jun 28, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2220.10 (Jun 17, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2216.8 (Jun 14, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2214.12 (May 3, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2212.9 (Apr 29, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2208.15 (Mar 25, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2208.14 (Mar 21, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2204.13 (Feb 23, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2202.12 (Feb 8, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2149.4 (Jan 20, 2022)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2147.16 (Dec 17, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2144.11 (Nov 18, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2142.12 (Nov 4, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2140.12 (Oct 22, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2134.10 (Sep 3, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2132.6 (Aug 25, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2130.9 (Aug 15, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2126.15 (Jul 30, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2126.14 (Jul 26, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2126.11 (Jul 13, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2123.8 (Jul 1, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2123.7 (Jun 25, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2121.7 (Jun 13, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2121.6 (Jun 12, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2121.5 (Jun 9, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2119.6 (May 21, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2117.5 (May 14, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2114.10 (Apr 30, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2114.9 (Apr 25, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2112.10 (Apr 15, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2110.12 (Apr 6, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2108.9 (Mar 16, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2106.15 (Mar 7, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2104.10 (Feb 28, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2104.8 (Feb 11, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2102.9 (Feb 10, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2100.11 (Jan 26, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2049.10 (Dec 20, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2049.8 (Dec 11, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2047.11 (Dec 2, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2047.10 (Nov 22, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2043.22 (Nov 4, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2043.21 (Nov 1, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2041.7 (Oct 23, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2041.6 (Oct 16, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2039.9 (Oct 6, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2037.6 (Sep 20, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2035.15 (Sep 6, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2033.10 (Aug 23, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2031.5 (Aug 9, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2031.4 (Aug 6, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2029.5 (Jul 24, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2025.7 (Jun 28, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2023.2 (Jun 24, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2021.4 (Jun 10, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 2.2017.6 (May 5, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.4.2089 (May 1, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.4.1302 (Mar 15, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.4.930 (Feb 23, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.4.316 (Jan 24, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.9308 (Dec 13, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.5149 (Oct 23, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.5148 (Oct 15, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.4940 (Oct 4, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.4480 (Sep 2, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.4375 (Aug 19, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.3795 (Jul 9, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.3328 (Jun 19, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.2848 (Jun 4, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.2392 (Apr 16, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.2277 (Mar 10, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.1850 (Feb 8, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.1652 (Dec 24, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.1242 (Oct 19, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

New in WhatsApp 0.3.954 (Oct 10, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

New in WhatsApp 0.3.722 (Oct 3, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.419 (Aug 31, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.3.33 (Jul 31, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.2.9739 (Jun 28, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.2.9230 (Jun 13, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.2.8691 (Apr 25, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.2.8505 (Mar 15, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.2.8000 (Jan 20, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.2.6969 (Nov 10, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.2.6430 (Nov 8, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

New in WhatsApp 0.2.5863 (Aug 25, 2017)

  • Now you can view status from WhatsApp Desktop

New in WhatsApp 0.2.5862 (Aug 22, 2017)

  • Now you can view status from WhatsApp Desktop

New in WhatsApp 0.2.5370 (Jul 21, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.2.5093 (Jun 23, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in WhatsApp 0.2.3703 (Mar 12, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.
  • Recent updates: Now you can reply to a message directly from a notification

New in WhatsApp 0.2.3120 (Feb 9, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.