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Meta Introduces WhatsApp Updates Tab While Protecting Chat Privacy.

Omolade Oyelaja by Omolade Oyelaja
June 18, 2025
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Meta Introduces WhatsApp Updates Tab While Protecting Chat Privacy.

Meta has rolled out adverytisements in WhatsApp’s “Updates” tab while ensuring private chats remain ad-free and end-to-end encrypted. This marks a major shift for the 16-year-old app. Advertisers can now post ads as status updates that appear alongside user status and channels content. With over 1.5 billion daily users on Updates, Meta sees a new opportunity to monetize the platform without disrupting chat experiences.

Privacy-First Targeting

Meta assures users of a privacy-focused approach: ads will rely on non-sensitive data such as country, city, language, followed Channels and user engagement. They won’t access mssages, calls, group activity or phone numbers. Optionally, users linked to Meta’s Accounts Center may allow ad personalization across its platforms.

Why Now?

Meta faces slowing ad revenue growth across Facebook and Instagram, With WhatsApp on track to surpass 3 billion users, the company needs fresh revenue sreams. Ads status provide a non-intrusive way to monetize without compromising core chat functions.

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User Reaction And Competition

Initial launch sparked backlash online, with users threatening to migrate to privacy-focused platforms like Signal and Telegram. Privacy advocates raised concerns about ad personalization creeping into core messaging.

Meta’s decision reflects its premium ad-revenue model and its ambition to monetize every corner of its network. By sequesteringads to Updates and safeguarding chat privacy, the company aims to balance revenue goals with user trust. Still, user sentiment and regulatory scrutiny will shape how this change evolves.

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