WhatsApp introduces new social profile feature

Social messaging app WhatsApp has introduced a new feature which allow users to add social media profile links to their accounts.

The new update is currently already available for some beta testers, and will be available for all users soon/

The feature will give the users an access to share their social media profiles directly from their WhatsApp accounts. Once the username of the profile is added, the link will automatically pop up at the top of the chat info page.

For now, only Instagram account links can be added, while it will soon support other social media sites as well.

Moreover, users can be able restrict the visibility for privacy. They can opt to show their account links to everyone or only their contacts giving them full control over who can see their profiles through WhatsApp.

The new link feature enhances accessibility to users’ social media profiles allowing for a smoother transition between different platforms.

This feature is not compulsory for everyone and for those who want to keep their social media life private can choose not to add their account links.