WhatsApp has announced that it will start showing ads in Status and Channels, aimed at helping users discover more channels and businesses. While personal chats will remain ad-free, the Updates tab will now feature ads to support admins, organizations, and businesses looking to grow on WhatsApp.
- Channel subscriptions: Users can now subscribe to their favorite channels to receive exclusive updates for a monthly fee.
- Promoted Channels: WhatsApp will help users discover new channels of interest, while admins can increase their channel's visibility.
- Ads in Status: Users can easily start a conversation with businesses promoting products or services in Status updates.
Despite the introduction of ads, regular messaging experiences on WhatsApp for chats with friends and loved ones will remain unchanged. Ads will initially be displayed only on the Updates tab.
