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WhatsApp is testing channels in the Chats tab, and the Updates tab could go away
A WhatsApp beta for Android shows channels moving out of the Updates tab and into the Chats tab, with a prompt asking each user where they want them. For parties, NGOs and campaigns that rely on channels, where WhatsApp puts them decides who sees their posts. Here's what the beta shows, what it doesn't say yet, and where the empty community trick fits.
September 29, 2026
WhatsApp is testing an ‘Offers & Updates’ folder to move business messages out of your inbox
Meta is trying out a new WhatsApp folder that pulls messages from large businesses (banks, airlines, retailers) out of your main chat list after a few hours. The test is starting with a small number of users in Indonesia and Colombia. Here’s how it works, who it affects, and why WhatsApp is doing it now.
August 28, 2026