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WhatsApp Tests 'After Reading' Feature for Auto-Deleting Messages

Users are likely to have the option to enable the feature either for specific chats or across all conversations, offering greater flexibility in how messages are managed.

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Storyboard•22-03-2026, 12:01

WhatsApp Tests 'After Reading' Feature for Auto-Deleting Messages

•WhatsApp is developing a new 'After reading' feature to automatically delete messages shortly after they are viewed.
•This privacy-focused feature aims to enhance disappearing messages functionality, especially for sensitive information.
•Messages will be deleted from both sender and recipient chats 15 minutes after being opened.
•If unread, messages will expire after 24 hours; the feature works even if read receipts are disabled.
•It extends 'View Once' functionality to text messages, with options to enable it for specific or all chats.

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