First, though, we should explain what a status is. On WhatsApp, it can be a picture or video of what you’re doing, what you’re thinking, or something you’ve seen.

WhatsApp Status is similar to Snapchat or Instagram Stories; you can post updates with photos, video, and text in the app's Status tab. To share an update, tap "My Status" in the Status tab and ...

The status feature within WhatsApp functions similarly to the Stories feature on Facebook and Instagram. Users can share text, photo or video to their status, which will disappear after 24 hours.