WhatsApp Will Soon Let Users Add Instagram Links to Profiles

[MacRumors]

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow users to link their social media accounts to their WhatsApp profile, according to findings in the latest iOS beta version of the app (via WABetaInfo).

Based on the beta's current state, the upcoming feature adds a dedicated section within WhatsApp's Account settings where users can input links to their social media profiles. The beta currently only supports Instagram integration, but other Meta-owned platforms like Facebook and Threads are expected to be included in the official update.

Any social media links are displayed on a user's WhatsApp profile alongside existing information such as their name, phone number, and "About" section. According to the report, WhatsApp will use privacy controls similar to those already available for profile photos, allowing users to manage who can see their linked social media profiles.

Business accounts on WhatsApp can already display social media links after completing an authentication process, so it's likely WhatsApp will introduce similar authentication requirements before the feature's public release, which could arrive in a matter of weeks, if past beta features are anything to go by.

Article Link: WhatsApp Will Soon Let Users Add Instagram Links to Profiles

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

Needs to be iPad compatible it’s long overdue

 

[darkcompass]

I wonder how much data is going between meta apps/services when you enable this, and being retained.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

I wonder how much data is going between meta apps/services when you enable this, and being retained.

Nothing new, as Meta have likely already been doing this for years already.

 

[sflagel]

Hello, WhatsApp people: can you just programme an Apple Watch app for WhatsApp? Is that very difficult?

 

[rotvaldi]

just increase the resolution of WhatsApp Status like Facebook or Instagram

 

[jayryco]

Nothing new, as Meta have likely already been doing this for years already.

yeah if you use the same email address its likely been linked already since WhatsApp has an email verification feature - but now it really feels like they are going the extra mile.
At this point with all the contact uploading, friends and followers between all the Meta apps they can likely build a very comprehensive profile on who you are and everyone in your life and understand all the relationships you have with those people. And likely have a very accurate profile on who you are and exactly what you like and don't.

Probably the most scary company in the world when it comes to user data.

 

[peneaux]

Instagram filled with Thirst-Traps. I tried some but it's hard to get clients these days. Men just care about attractive women.

 

[alexandr]

This will be epic!!! (#scsm)

 

[callea]

Still no multi account like on Android app. Absurd.

 

[nymphe]

dear meta: At least just allow the regular whatsapp for iphone to launch on ipad for gods sake if you don't want to release the forever beta ipad version.

 

[Pezimak]

Still.........no........iPad.........app!

 

[Xade]

Still.........no........iPad.........app!

Telegram has one!

 

[planetf1]

How about actually having proper support on an iPad.
Maybe you could even do the same with Instagram except drop the >50% adverts first
Meta are losing the plot. Yes monetization is needed but they also need to keep people using the products

 

[thefrost]

What a great thing! /s

 

[Trausner]

Can’t wait to copy my profile link from my instagram iPad app to my WhatsApp iPad app to show all my contacts… oh wait!

 

[Ad47uk]

I don't use WhatsApp or Instagram, slowly going away from Facebook as well, took it off my phone apart from the messenger part. I have a peak of Facebook on the computer now and again.

 

[svish]

Don't use WhatsApp much and I will not have much use for this feature. Should be useful for those who are active on WhatsApp and Instagram.