WhatsApp's status tools are basic, lacking remixing capabilities like Instagram Stories. Nonetheless, Meta just announced that WhatsApp now supports cross-posting status updates to Instagram through Meta's Accounts Center.

Meta is integrating WhatsApp into its Accounts Center, as WABetaInfo spotted. The change, which is rolling out globally “over the next few months,” lets WhatsApp users share status updates across Instagram and Facebook, as well as enable single sign-on.

Meta announced on Tuesday that users will soon be able to add their WhatsApp account to their Accounts Center, a hub where users can manage connected

This feature will be gradually rolled out worldwide over the coming months. Users are encouraged to keep their app updated and check settings for availability. Connecting to the Meta Accounts Centre will not compromise the platform's strong privacy standards.

Meta is to give users the ability to link their WhatsApp account with Facebook and Instagram, the social media giant has said. The tech giant is launching the ability for users to add WhatsApp to its Meta Accounts Centre,

WhatsApp helps users share their status updates to Instagram Stories through Accounts Center! Accounts Center allows users to manage how their WhatsApp account interacts with other Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram. https://t.co/goYLYDxIdy pic.twitter.com/jOG3lAdDo7 — WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) January 21, 2025

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be rolling out a new option to add WhatsApp to Accounts Center over the next few months.

Meta will let you link your WhatsApp account to Accounts Center allowing you to reshare status updates as Facebook or Instagram stories.

The social media giant said it was introducing the ability for users to add a WhatsApp profile to its Accounts Centre hub.