
Written By Deepti Ratnam
Published By: Deepti Ratnam | Published: Oct 14, 2025, 10:08 AM (IST)
WhatsApp is consistently known for introducing new features to enhance the user experience on the platform. In this regard, the recent beta version for Android 2.25.30.2 has brought an innovative feature to engage with posts on WhatsApp. While some features are still being developed, the tech giant promises to offer a more dynamic and personalized experience for users in the coming months.
WhatsApp, through the Google Play Beta Program, is introducing an interactive way to engage with status updates on the platform. The development brings a reaction sticker feature, which is similar to interactive story features on other social media platforms. The sticker feature will allow users to place emoji stickers directly on their status photos or videos.
In addition, users will click on these stickers to quickly express their feelings. It will be a private and secure way to interact and react.
The meta-owned platform is bringing complete customization for reaction stickers. Now, users can select any emoji before sharing their status. The new feature will enhance and match the mood or content of the update.
Whether you are sharing a heart, thumbs up, or laughing face, the personalization will ensure that each status feels unique and expressive. As soon as the status is shared, viewers can immediately interact with the chosen sticker.
The person will receive a notification when someone reacts to their status. The notification will include specific emojis, making it easy to track engagement across multiple updates, that too without individually opening each one.
One of the striking features of this new update is that all interactions are end-to-end encrypted, keeping responses private and secure.
The feature is currently under development and not yet available to all users. WhatsApp is testing and refining the feature before a wider rollout, hence it will be available in a future update through the Google Play Store.