WhatsApp now lets you add music to your status
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature: users can now add music to their satus! Discover how to use it and make your posts more engaging.
WhatsApp has just introduced a new feature that allows users to add music to their status updates! Whether you want to share your current mood, highlight your favorite track, or make your updates more engaging, this new option brings a fresh layer of creativity to the platform.
For a long time, WhatsApp’s Status feature was limited to text, images, and videos. But with the rise of short-form content across platforms like Instagram and TikTok, WhatsApp has now taken a step toward making its updates more dynamic by allowing users to integrate music into their posts.
WhatsApp’s Status feature has been around for a while, serving as the platform’s version of Stories, short-lived updates that disappear after 24 hours. But compared to its competitors, WhatsApp’s status updates have remained fairly basic.
How to add music to your WhatsApp status
Adding music to your Status is super easy, and if you’ve used similar features on other social media apps, you’ll feel right at home. Here’s how to do it:
- Open WhatsApp and navigate to the Updates tab.
- Tap the camera icon to create a new Status update.
- Choose a photo or video from your gallery or capture a new one.
- Tap the music note icon at the top of the screen.
- Browse through the available song library or use the search bar to find a specific track.
- Select a snippet of the song you want to feature—up to 15 seconds for photo-based updates and up to 60 seconds for video-based updates.
- Once you’ve made your selection, preview your Status to ensure everything looks and sounds right.
- Hit post, and your friends will now see (and hear) your musical update!
One question users might have is: Where does WhatsApp’s music come from? While WhatsApp hasn’t officially detailed the exact sources of its music library, it’s likely partnering with major record labels and music licensing companies, similar to how Instagram and Facebook provide music in their Stories.
This means that users should expect a mix of popular tracks, trending songs, and classic hits to choose from. However, as with any licensed music feature, there may be regional restrictions on certain tracks, depending on WhatsApp’s agreements with different music providers.
Rolling out worldwide
WhatsApp has begun rolling out the music feature globally, but as with most major updates, not everyone will have access to it immediately. If you don’t see the music option yet, don’t panic, it’s likely on its way soon.
To make sure you receive the feature as soon as possible, keep your WhatsApp app updated by regularly checking for new versions in your device’s app store.
By adding music to Status updates, WhatsApp is making sure it stays competitive in a digital world where content is increasingly interactive and expressive.
For musicians and artists, this also opens up new opportunities. If WhatsApp expands its music library to include independent artists, this feature could become a new tool for song discovery. Imagine fans using an up-and-coming artist’s song in their Status, this could introduce new audiences to fresh music in a natural, organic way.
