WhatsApp status allows users to share photos, videos and GIFs that disappear after 24 hours. If you want to save someone’s status before it expires, you can download it directly from WhatsApp using a few simple steps. Here’s a guide on how to download WhatsApp statuses online using both mobile and desktop.
On Mobile
WhatsApp makes it easy to download statuses directly from the app on your mobile device. Here’s how to do it:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on the “Status” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Locate the status update you want to download and tap on it to view.
- While viewing the status, tap on the 3 vertical dots icon in the top-right corner.
- From the menu, select “Download” or the download icon to save the status to your device’s internal storage.
And that’s it! The status will be saved to your phone’s gallery or file manager app. You can then view, share or delete the downloaded status as you wish.
A few things to note about downloading WhatsApp statuses on mobile:
- You can only download statuses shared directly with you or that are available publicly.
- If you want to save someone’s status without them knowing, turn off “Read Receipts” in WhatsApp’s privacy settings.
- Downloaded statuses are saved as videos or photos on your device storage.
- There’s no restriction on how many statuses you can download.
On WhatsApp Web/Desktop
In addition to mobile, you can also download WhatsApp statuses from the web and desktop versions of the app. Here are the steps:
- Open web.whatsapp.com or WhatsApp Desktop app on your computer.
- Click on the “Status” tab on the left sidebar.
- Locate the status and click on it to view fullscreen.
- Right click on the status and select “Save Video As” or “Save Photo As” from the menu.
- Choose a location on your computer and hit Save to download the status.
The process is quite similar to how you would download any photo or video from a website. Once downloaded, the status will be available on your computer for viewing or sharing later.
Things to note about downloading WhatsApp status on desktop:
- You need to have WhatsApp Web/Desktop in sync with your mobile app to view statuses.
- Public and viewed statuses can be downloaded, not ones hidden from you.
- Save statuses in a dedicated folder to avoid cluttering your computer.
- Watch out for large video files taking up significant disk space.
Using Third-Party Apps
Besides the official WhatsApp platform, there are also a few third-party apps and tools that allow downloading statuses. Here are some popular options:
WAStatusSaver
WAStatusSaver is a website that lets you enter any WhatsApp number and download public statuses shared by that user. To use it:
- Go to wastatussaver.com on your phone or computer’s browser.
- Enter the phone number whose status you want to save.
- Click on “Get Statuses”. All public statuses will load.
- Click on “Download” below each status to save it to your device.
The advantage of WAStatusSaver is you can even download statuses from non-contacts. But it only works for public statuses.
Status Saver Apps
There are many “Status Saver” and “Status Downloader” apps on the Google Play and App Stores. These apps require access to your WhatsApp data and display statuses from all your contacts in one place for easy downloading. Some popular options include Status Saver, Status Downloader, Status Saver & Downloader etc.
While these apps make downloading simpler, be cautious granting access to your WhatsApp data as some cheesy ones may misuse it. Reliable ones like StatusSaver are safe to use.
WhatsApp Plus/GB Mods
Modded versions of WhatsApp like WhatsApp Plus and GB WhatsApp come with inbuilt status downloading capabilities. After installing any such mod, you will find a new “Save” option while viewing statuses, which allows saving them to your device storage.
However, since these mods are not official and violate WhatsApp’s terms, there are risks like bans associated with them. Use carefully at your own risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is downloading WhatsApp statuses illegal?
No, it is not illegal or unethical to download WhatsApp statuses as long as you only use them for personal offline viewing. WhatsApp allows this action, so it is entirely legal. Publicly redistributing downloaded statuses without permission however, may violate privacy laws.
Do contacts know if I download their status?
No, there is no way for your contacts to know if you have downloaded their status updates. Turning off Read Receipts ensures this entirely. However, they can see if you have viewed their status at least once.
Can I download statuses shared as “My Contacts Except”?
No, statuses shared as “My Contacts Except…” can only be viewed and downloaded by the contacts included in that list. The excluded contacts have no way to save such statuses.
How do I find saved WhatsApp statuses on my phone?
On Android, downloaded statuses are saved in the “WhatsApp” folder in your phone’s Gallery. On iPhone, you can find them in Photos > Albums > WhatsApp.
You can also directly search “WhatsApp” in your device’s Files/Gallery app to find all saved statuses.
Can I download statuses without the sender knowing?
Yes, turn off Read Receipts in WhatsApp’s Settings > Account > Privacy to download statuses anonymously. With Read Receipts off, contacts get no indication that you have viewed or saved their status update.
Conclusion
Downloading WhatsApp statuses can be useful to save important memories and moments shared by friends and family. Using the platform’s built-in options or third party apps, you can easily save statuses without much effort. Just be responsible with saved statuses and avoid redistributing them without permission.