Meta Rolls Out New “Advanced Chat Privacy” Feature on WhatsApp for Enhanced Security

Meta has just rolled out a major privacy-focused update for WhatsApp, which gives users more privacy and security. This new update adds an “advanced chat privacy” feature, which makes the security and privacy of WhatsApp even more stronger. The feature is now available on both Android and iOS, and users can access it by updating to the latest version of WhatsApp.  Also Read: WhatsApp’s New iPhone Update Brings A Liquid Glass Design, But Also A Strange Mute Bug

add an extra layer of protection to your chats 🔒 advanced chat privacy stops media downloads, block chat exports, and keep your messages between you and who you’re talking to pic.twitter.com/8wmh2OCgQL Also Read: Now Apply For Delhi Govt Documents In WhatsApp Chat, No Office Visit Needed

— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) April 23, 2025 Also Read: WhatsApp For iOS Gets A Fresh Liquid Glass Makeover Inspired By iOS 26

Once turned on, this feature prevents the export of chats or group conversations, disables automatic media downloads, and restricts messages from being used in AI-based features. This solidifies the platform’s security system on top of WhatsApp’s end-to-end encrypted chat system. While it doesn’t yet block screenshots, Meta has hinted that this functionality could be added in future updates.

To use this feature, both users need to be on the latest version of WhatsApp. The feature will also work on the web and desktop versions of WhatsApp so make sure that you enable the feature for added security across all devices. 

For users who want extra privacy, WhatsApp continues to support disappearing messages with customisable timers and the option to lock specific chats with biometric authentication such as fingerprints or facial recognition.