Version History
Here you can find the changelog of WhatsApp Messenger since it was posted on our website on 2015-04-28.
The latest version is 2.22.9.78 and it was updated on soft112.com on 19 October, 2022.
See below the changes in each version:
version 2.22.9.78
posted on 2022-05-09
* Group voice calls now support up to 32 participants, and an updated interface including social audio layout, speaker highlight, and waveforms.
* New features for voice messages - pause and resume while recording, continue listening to messages outside of chats, waveforms on message bubbles, and more.
version 2.22.9.78
posted on 2022-04-27
version 2.21.23.23
posted on 2021-12-10
* You can now enable Disappearing Messages by default in new chats. To get started, go to Privacy settings and select "Default Message Timer".
* Disappearing Messages now includes 24 hours, 7 days, and 90 days timer options. There is also a new shortcut to enable it when creating a group.
* Create a colorful group icon by choosing the new "Emoji & Stickers" option.
These features will roll out soon.
version 2.21.22.26
posted on 2021-11-23
* You can now join ongoing group calls right inside your WhatsApp groups. Tap the "join" button during an ongoing call to try it out.
* Updated link previews to show richer previews including larger images
* You can now add stickers when editing your media or status
These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
version 2.21.19.21
posted on 2021-10-12
* Updated app colors including the header, buttons, and chat bubbles and wallpaper
version 2.21.18.17
posted on 2021-09-28
* You can now add stickers to your photos and videos in chat messages and your status updates.
version 2.21.17.24
posted on 2021-09-14
* You can now send photos and videos that can only be viewed once by recipients. Tap the new "1" icon that appears next to the caption.
* Archived chats will now stay archived and muted when new messages arrive. You can change the experience in Settings > Chats > Keep Chats Archived.
* You can now leave and rejoin group calls from the calls tab while they are ongoing.
version 2.21.12.21
posted on 2021-07-06
* You can now listen to voice messages at different speeds by toggling the 1x/1.5x/2x buttons while a message is playing.
version 2.21.8.17
posted on 2021-05-11
* Image and video previews have been updated so you can now see more of the media in chat.
version 2.21.7.14
posted on 2021-04-26
* All participants in a group can now change the Disappearing Messages setting by default. Admins can still have control by changing the "Edit Group Info" setting.
version 2.21.7.14
posted on 2021-04-13
* Image and video previews have been updated so you can now see more of the media in chat.
* All participants in a group can now change the Disappearing Messages setting by default. Admins can still have control by changing the "Edit Group Info" setting.
version 2.21.6.17
posted on 2021-03-29
* You can now remove sound when sharing videos. Tap the mute icon before hitting send.
version N/A
posted on 2021-02-19
* Introducing disappearing messages. Now you can set chats to disappear after 7 days.
* Search your stickers with text and emoji or categories.
* Decorate your photos and videos with smoother drawing and new alignment guides.
* Now you can set a custom wallpaper for a chat or set a dark mode wallpaper. Choose from a refreshed wallpaper gallery or new colors over the doodle background.
version N/A
posted on 2020-12-04
* New storage management tool makes it easy to bulk delete items and free up space. Go to Settings > Storage and data > Manage storage to get started.
version N/A
posted on 2020-11-07
* Chats can now be muted forever instead of only 1 year.
version 2.20.201.23
posted on 2020-10-16
* New search options allow you to filter by author and content type.
* Group calls now support picture-in-picture mode for easier multitasking.
* The attachment menu has been updated to include refreshed icons and add back the camera shortcut.
version 2.20.200.22
posted on 2020-09-30
* Group calls now support picture-in-picture mode for easier multitasking.
* The attachment menu has been updated to include refreshed icons and add back the camera shortcut.
version 2.20.198.15
posted on 2020-09-14
* WhatsApp now supports animated stickers. You can find the first set of new animated packs in the sticker store.
* Added support for QR codes so you can quickly add contacts and businesses without typing in a phone number. Tap the 'QR' icon in Settings to get started.
* When you're in a group video call, you can now press and hold to maximize a participant's video.
version 2.20.194.16
posted on 2020-07-08
- Group video and voice calls now support up to 8 participants. All participants need to be on the latest version of WhatsApp.
version 2.20.157
posted on 2020-05-26
- You can now send a link to group video chat with anyone. Tap "Attach" 📎 and select "Room" to get started.
version 2.20.123
posted on 2020-04-27
- Dark mode is now available. Try it by going to Settings > Chats > Theme > select ‘Dark’. For users on Android 10, dark mode is enabled automatically when you turn it on in system settings.
version N/A
posted on 2020-03-02
- New privacy settings allow you to control who can add you to groups. Go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Groups to get started.
- Added call waiting support so you can choose to accept an incoming WhatsApp call while you're already on another call.
- You can now require a fingerprint to unlock WhatsApp. Tap Settings > Account > Privacy > Fingerprint lock and enable Unlock with fingerprint.
- Fixed an issue which caused fast battery drain on some devices.
version N/A
posted on 2019-11-21
- You can now require a fingerprint to unlock WhatsApp. Tap Settings > Account > Privacy > Fingerprint lock and enable Unlock with fingerprint.
version N/A
posted on 2019-10-28
. Consecutive Voice Messages will now play in sequence, so you don't have to press play on each message.
version Varies with device
posted on 2019-07-03
. Security fix for CVE-2019-3568.
. Consecutive Voice Messages will now play in sequence, so you don't have to press play on each message.
version N/A
posted on 2018-03-01
• You can once again set a text-only update in your profile and it's called About. Tap Settings and then your profile name to edit it. Thanks for the feedback!
• Search for the perfect animated GIF right from within WhatsApp. Tap the emoji button in a chat and then tap GIF at the bottom of the emoji panel to get started.
version N/A
posted on 2016-12-13
• Play videos right away without waiting for them to download first. Videos will still be downloaded to your phone as the video is playing. (Android 4.1+ and only works with videos sent from the latest version of the Android app),• Introducing WhatsApp video calling. With free video calls, you can have face-to-face chats with your friends and family around the world. Data charges may apply. (requires Android 4.1+),• You can now send and receive animated GIFs
version 2.6.3410
posted on 2011-04-26
Several fixes and updates