WhatsApp Introduces Ads in Status and Channels: A Simple Guide to Managing Your Ad Preferences

WhatsApp ads

Since mid‑2025, WhatsApp has started rolling out advertisements — but not where you chat with friends. The new ads appear in the “Updates” tab, specifically in the “Status” and “Channels” sections. This marks a major shift for a platform that historically avoided in‑app ads. In this post, I’m breaking down what this means for you … Read more