WhatsApp has been busy this month, releasing long-awaited features and improvements.
New WhatsApp Features Added in February 2025 (Stable)
These features are now available to all users on the latest WhatsApp version.
1. Colorful Chat Themes
- Available on Android and iPhone
Customize your chat screen with 20 color options and 30 new wallpapers.
2. Clear Chat Notifications
- Available on iPhone
Clear the unread count badge from the WhatsApp icon when you open the app.
3. Unread Chat Counter in Filters
- Available on iPhone
See a count of unread messages in specific chat filters.
4. Manage Playback Speed for Videos
- Available on Android and iPhone
Change video playback speed to 1.5x or 2x.
5. Meta AI Widget for Home Screen
- Available on Android
Quickly access Meta AI via a home screen widget.
Upcoming WhatsApp Features in February 2025 (Beta)
These features are currently in development and available to beta users.
6. View Once Photos on Linked Devices
- Testing on Android and iPhone
View 'view once' photos on linked devices.
7. Instagram Account in WhatsApp Profiles
- Testing on Android and iPhone
Add a link to your Instagram account on your WhatsApp profile.
8. Allow Guests in Events Toggle
- Testing on Android and iPhone
Allow event attendees to indicate if they are bringing guests.
9. Manage Chat Notifications
- Testing on Android
Clear chat notification badge from the app icon after opening the app.
10. Redesigned Text Status Updates
- Testing on Android
New design for text status updates.