The easiest way to download WhatsApp statuses without an additional app is to use your phone’s built-in screenshot feature. Simply open the status you want to save, take a screenshot, and the image will save to your photos where you can access it anytime. This allows you to quickly and easily download any status you want without needing to install another app.
Why You Might Want to Download WhatsApp Statuses
There are a few key reasons why you may want to download WhatsApp statuses:
- To save an important status or memory before it disappears – WhatsApp statuses only stay visible for 24 hours so downloading them ensures you have a permanent copy
- To share a funny or interesting status with friends who aren’t on WhatsApp
- To use part of a status in a project or creation you’re working on
- To archive statuses from friends or family members to look back on later
Downloading statuses can be useful for all sorts of reasons. The key is finding a quick, easy way to do it without apps or extensions.
Using Your Phone’s Screenshot Feature
The simplest way to download a WhatsApp status is by using your smartphone’s built-in screenshot capabilities. Here’s how:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on the contact whose status you want to save
- View their status like normal by tapping on it
- When the status you want to download appears, press the power and volume down buttons on your phone at the same time to take a screenshot
- This will automatically save the screenshot to your phone’s photos
- Open your device’s Photos app and you will see the screenshot there for you to view, save, or share
Taking a screenshot is the fastest way to download a WhatsApp status without any extra apps. It only takes a couple seconds and gives you a photo version of the status you can access at any time. Most Android and iOS devices have the ability to take screenshots by pressing power + volume down.
Finding the Screenshot on Your Phone
Once you take a screenshot of a WhatsApp status, where do you actually find it on your phone? The location varies slightly depending on whether you have an iPhone or Android device.
On iPhone
On an iPhone, your WhatsApp status screenshots will save to the Photos app. To find them:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone
- Go to the Albums tab at the bottom
- Scroll down and tap on Screenshots – this is where all your screenshots are saved
- You will see the WhatsApp status screenshots in there and can tap to view them
On Android
On Android devices, screenshots are usually saved to the Pictures/Gallery app. To access them:
- Open your Photos or Gallery app
- Go to the Albums tab, if available
- Look for an album named Screenshots and tap to open it
- This album contains all your device’s screenshots
- Find the WhatsApp status screenshots you want and tap to view or share them
Screenshots are always saved by default on phones, so it’s just a matter of knowing where to look. Yourdevice’s photo gallery is typically the right place.
What If Screenshots Aren’t Saving?
In some cases, you may take a screenshot of a WhatsApp status but it doesn’t show up in your phone’s photos. Why does this happen?
Typically there are two reasons:
- Disabled by WhatsApp: The app can sometimes block taking screenshots of statuses due to privacy concerns. You may see a black screen instead of the actual status.
- Storage is Full: If your phone storage is completely full, it may not have space to save new screenshots. Try deleting old photos/files to free up space.
If your screenshots still aren’t saving, here are some steps to try:
- Close WhatsApp and restart your phone – this resets the screenshot blocking if enabled
- Check WhatsApp settings for any options related to screenshots or privacy
- Make sure your phone software is updated to the latest OS version
- Try taking screenshots in other apps to test if your phone’s screenshot function works overall
Getting screenshots to save again may require adjusting your WhatsApp or device settings. But in most cases, a simple restart or update can get things working again.
Using Third-Party Apps to Download
If your phone’s built-in screenshots aren’t working, another option is to use a third-party app to download WhatsApp statuses. Some top options include:
- WAStatusSaver: Android app that saves statuses as videos or images
- Status Saver: Downloads statuses anonymously with no data tracking
- StorySaver for WAStatus: No ads and includes bulk status downloading
- Status Downloader: Works on Android & iOS with cloud backup
The advantage of third-party apps is they include more options like anonymous downloading, cloud backups, and video format saving. The downside is you have to install another app rather than using your built-in screenshot tool.
How Third-Party Downloaders Work
Third-party status saver apps work by integrating with WhatsApp and creating a copy of statuses as they are viewed. Typically they will save statuses either as images, videos, or both. The key steps are:
- Download and install the status saver app on your device
- Open the app and grant the required access permissions
- View the status in WhatsApp like normal
- The app will automatically capture and save a copy as the status plays
- Access the downloaded statuses in the app’s interface
Quality can vary between different status saver apps. Reading reviews can help choose the best one for reliably downloading videos or images.
Other Methods to Download WhatsApp Statuses
Aside from screenshots and third-party apps, there are a couple other ways you may be able to download statuses from WhatsApp.
Save to Photos
Some Android devices have an option in WhatsApp to “Save to Photos” which downloads the currently viewed status. To use it:
- Tap the 3-dot menu in the status viewer
- Select ‘Save to Photos’ if the option is available
- The status will be saved to your camera roll
This method avoids screenshots but isn’t always available on every device. It’s worth checking if the Save to Photos option exists.
WhatsApp Plus or GB Mods
Unofficial WhatsApp mods like GBWA or WhatsApp Plus sometimes allow downloading statuses even if screenshots are disabled. However, modded versions of WhatsApp violate the app’s terms and conditions, can get your account banned, and should be avoided.
Other FAQs
Can you download statuses without the sender knowing?
Using your phone’s built-in screenshots or third-party apps allows you to download WhatsApp statuses anonymously without the sender being notified or able to tell. WhatsApp does not notify senders when receivers take screenshots or use downloader apps.
Is downloading statuses illegal?
In most cases, there are no laws specifically prohibiting downloading WhatsApp statuses. However, downloading private statuses and sharing them without consent may violate privacy laws depending on your jurisdiction. Always get permission before further sharing downloaded statuses.
Can iPhone screenshots be hidden from Photos app?
There is no built-in way to take “hidden” screenshots on iPhone that don’t show up in your Photos app. Any screenshots you take will be visible and accessible in your photo gallery.
Does turning off read receipts stop status downloads?
No, disabling read receipts only stops senders from seeing if you’ve read their messages – it does not prevent you or others from downloading statuses. There is no setting in WhatsApp to fully block screenshots or downloads.