Yes, iPhone users can see WhatsApp status updates. The WhatsApp status feature allows users to share text, photos, videos and GIFs that disappear after 24 hours. This content is visible to your WhatsApp contacts, so iPhone users will be able to view the status updates of any WhatsApp contacts who have an active status.
How do I view someone’s status update on iPhone?
Viewing someone’s status update on an iPhone is easy:
- Open the WhatsApp app.
- Tap on the Calls tab at the bottom.
- You will see a list of your contacts who have recently updated their status.
- Tap on any contact name to view their latest status update.
You can also view status updates when chatting with a contact. In an individual or group chat, tap on the contact’s name at the top of the screen, then tap “View Status” to see their latest status update.
Can I control who sees my status updates?
Yes, you can control the privacy of your WhatsApp status updates on iPhone:
- Go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy
- Tap on “Status”
- You can choose to share your status with:
- Everyone
- My Contacts
- My Contacts Except…
- Only Share With…
This allows you to restrict status viewing to only people in your contacts list, or even specific contacts, if desired.
Can I see who has viewed my WhatsApp status?
Unfortunately, WhatsApp does not show you who has viewed your status updates. It only shows the total number of views your status has received in the last 24 hours. There is no way to see the names of each viewer.
How long do status updates stay visible?
WhatsApp status updates automatically disappear after 24 hours. You can also delete a status update manually before the 24-hour period is up.
Can I save someone else’s status update?
Yes, it is possible to save the photos and videos that someone has shared as their WhatsApp status update. Here’s how:
- View the status update you want to save.
- On a photo or video status, tap and hold the screen.
- Tap “Save” to save the status to your iPhone’s camera roll.
Saving text statuses or GIFs is not possible unfortunately. But this lets you keep photos and videos you really like from your contacts’ status updates.
Can I react to status updates?
WhatsApp has introduced status reactions for users to interact with status updates. To react to a status:
- View the status update.
- Tap and hold on the status screen.
- Select a reaction emoji to send.
Reactions can include thumbs up, heart, face with tears of joy, face with open mouth, crying face, folded hands and more.
Can I share someone else’s status on my own status?
Yes, WhatsApp now allows re-sharing of statuses. To share someone else’s status:
- View their status update.
- Tap the forward arrow icon.
- Tap “My Status” to share it to your own status.
This will allow your contacts to view the shared status from your profile. Useful for sharing funny videos, inspirational quotes, photos and more from your contacts.
Can I set my status to automatically disappear?
By default, WhatsApp statuses last 24 hours before disappearing. But you can also set statuses to disappear in:
- 5 seconds
- 15 seconds
- 1 hour
To change this:
- Go to WhatsApp Settings.
- Tap Account > Privacy > Status duration.
- Select your preferred duration.
The shorter durations are ideal for funny prank statuses you want friends to quickly see and react to.
Can I see if someone took a screenshot of my status?
Unfortunately, there is no way to get notified if someone takes a screenshot of your WhatsApp status. WhatsApp does not have any screenshot detection features for statuses.
Your status privacy depends on trusting your contacts to not take screenshots without your permission. There is no technical prevention or detection for screenshots currently.
Can I post the same status to WhatsApp and Instagram?
You cannot automatically share the same status update to both WhatsApp and Instagram. However, you can manually repost the same photo/video to both platforms:
- First post your status update in WhatsApp.
- Save the photo/video from your WhatsApp status to your camera roll.
- Open Instagram and upload the saved photo/video.
While not seamless, this allows you to easily share the same status across different platforms for wider visibility among different friend groups.
Troubleshooting WhatsApp Status Issues
Status not updating
If your WhatsApp status is not updating, try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Force close and restart the WhatsApp app.
- Check your internet connection.
- Clear cache and data for the WhatsApp app.
- Uninstall and reinstall the latest version of WhatsApp.
- Ensure your phone software is up to date.
Can’t see someone’s status
If you can’t see someone’s status, possible reasons include:
- They have privacy settings enabled to exclude you.
- They have not shared a status update recently.
- You have settings enabled to not see their status.
- Network connection issues.
Check your privacy settings and internet connection first. If the issue persists, it’s likely they have not posted a new status or have excluded you.
Status not deleting automatically
Normally WhatsApp statuses delete after 24 hours automatically. If this is not happening:
- Force close and restart WhatsApp to refresh.
- Clear app cache/data and re-login.
- Check status expiration setting is 24 hours.
- Update to the latest WhatsApp version.
Can’t download someone’s status
If unable to download a status you like:
- Check you have storage space on your phone.
- Try downloading again over a stable internet connection.
- The status may have privacy settings preventing downloads.
- Restart your phone and clear WhatsApp cache.
WhatsApp Status Frequently Asked Questions
What file types can I use for status updates?
You can post photos, videos up to 30 seconds, GIFs and text as WhatsApp status updates. Some accepted file types include:
- Photos: JPG, PNG
- Video: MP4, MOV
- GIFs
Is there a limit on how many statuses I can post?
You can share an unlimited number of status updates on WhatsApp daily. However, each video clip is limited to 30 seconds.
Can I mention someone in my status?
Yes, you can mention or tag your WhatsApp contacts in status updates. Type @ followed by their name to create a mention that links to their profile. Great for giving them credit or visibility.
How do I create a status poll?
You can make interactive status polls for your contacts to respond to:
- When posting a new text status, type ‘/’ to bring up poll options.
- Enter your poll question and answer choices.
- Share status poll. Contacts can view and vote!
Can businesses create WhatsApp statuses?
Yes, business accounts on WhatsApp can also utilize status features. This allows businesses to give their customers fun and engaging updates through statuses. Great for promotions, new products, announcements and more.
Is there an online WhatsApp status viewer?
While WhatsApp does not officially support online status viewing, some third-party tools claim to show statuses via a web viewer. However most have security concerns, privacy issues and abuse potential. Use carefully and avoid tools asking for personal data.
Conclusion
WhatsApp status provides a fun way to share ephemeral photos, videos, GIFs and text. On iPhone devices, statuses are easy to post, view, react to and save. While useful, be mindful of privacy – other users can screenshot your status without detection. Utilize WhatsApp’s audience selector and duration options for more control over who can see your updates. With over 1 billion daily users, statuses are a great way to visually engage your WhatsApp contacts!