Yes, it is possible to share your WhatsApp status updates as Facebook Stories. There are a few different ways to do this depending on whether you are using an iPhone or Android device.
Sharing WhatsApp Status to Facebook Story on iPhone
If you have an iPhone, here are the steps to share your WhatsApp status as a Facebook Story:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner.
- Tap “Status” to view your current status update.
- In the bottom left corner, tap the share icon (it looks like a box with an arrow pointing up).
- Tap “Share to Facebook Story.” This will open the Facebook app.
- Tap “Share Now” to post the WhatsApp status as a Facebook Story.
That’s all there is to it! Your WhatsApp status will now be shared as a Facebook Story that your friends and connections on Facebook can view.
Sharing WhatsApp Status to Facebook Story on Android
The process is very similar on Android devices:
- Open the WhatsApp app and tap on your profile picture in the top left.
- Tap “Status” to view your current status update.
- Tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
- Select “Share to Facebook Story” from the menu.
- The Facebook app will open – tap “Share Now” to post it.
That’s it! Your WhatsApp status is now shared as a Facebook Story.
Other Ways to Share WhatsApp Status to Facebook
Here are a couple other ways you can share your WhatsApp status updates on Facebook:
- Save the photo/video first – Open your WhatsApp status, tap the share icon, and select “Save to Photos” (iPhone) or “Save to Gallery” (Android). You can then open the Facebook app, create a new Story post, and upload the saved photo/video.
- Use a third-party app – There are apps like Status Saver that let you save your WhatsApp status updates and share them to other platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Just search your device’s app store for “Status Saver” or similar apps.
Tips for Sharing WhatsApp Status on Facebook
Here are some tips to keep in mind when sharing your WhatsApp status updates on Facebook:
- Be mindful of what you share – your Facebook connections may be different from your WhatsApp contacts.
- Customize or edit the status update before sharing to Facebook to tailor it for that audience.
- Double check that you want to share the status publicly on Facebook before posting.
- You can choose exactly when to share an older WhatsApp status as a Facebook Story, it doesn’t have to be immediately after posting.
- If you don’t want certain WhatsApp contacts seeing your Facebook Story, you can exclude them in the Facebook audience selector.
Advantages of Sharing WhatsApp Status on Facebook
Here are some of the advantages of cross-posting your WhatsApp status updates to Facebook Stories:
- Reach a wider audience beyond just your WhatsApp contacts.
- Leverage different friend/connection groups across the two platforms.
- Facebook Stories remain visible for longer compared to 24-hour WhatsApp status updates.
- You can save and re-share your WhatsApp statuses even after they expire.
- Takes just a few taps to share statuses between the apps.
Disadvantages of Sharing WhatsApp Status on Facebook
There are also some potential downsides to keep in mind:
- You may not want your WhatsApp contacts seeing certain Facebook updates.
- It can feel repetitive or spammy to your friends if you share every status.
- Excessive cross-posting could lead to you oversharing or posting too frequently.
- Some contacts may prefer to interact on one platform only.
- The different audiences on each platform may react differently to the same content.
Customizing Privacy Settings
You can customize the privacy settings on both WhatsApp and Facebook to control who can see your status updates and Stories:
- WhatsApp – Open Settings > Account > Privacy and toggle “My Contacts Except…” to customize who can and cannot view your WhatsApp status.
- Facebook – When sharing a Story, use the audience selector to customize exactly who can see it. You can exclude specific people or limit it to certain friend lists.
Using these options, you can share statuses selectively between different friend groups on each platform.
Conclusion
Sharing WhatsApp status updates as Facebook Stories can be a quick and easy way to extend your reach and get more eyes on your posts. Just be mindful of tailoring content and privacy settings for each platform’s audience. Used appropriately, cross-posting statuses can help you connect across different social circles.