WhatsApp noted that these private mentions will not appear publicly on the status, providing more control and privacy for users.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that allows users to tag other people in their Status updates, further enhancing the platform's

WhatsApp introduces a new tagging feature in Status, allowing users to privately tag contacts in their updates. This feature, aimed at enhancing user engagement, ensures tagged individuals receive private notifications while keeping the process discreet from other contacts.

New WhatsApp features enable users to like, reshare, and tag others in status updates. The updates are gradually being made available to users worldwide.

For those unfamiliar, WhatsApp Status work in a similar way to Instagram Stories. Users can share temporary photos and videos to those who have their phone number. These media are available for 24 hours and disappear after that.