WhatsApp status updates allow users to share photos, videos, and GIFs that disappear after 24 hours. If you see a status update you want to save or download for later, there are a few different ways to do it depending on if you use an iPhone or Android device.
Saving WhatsApp Statuses on iPhone
If you have an iPhone, here are the steps to download and save someone else’s WhatsApp status update:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on theStatus Updates tab at the top of your chats list.
- Find the status update you want to save and tap on it to view.
- With the status opened, take a screenshot of it by pressing the Power and Home buttons at the same time. This will save the screenshot to your Photos app.
- You can also screen record the status update if it’s a video. To do this, open Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner and tap the Screen Recording icon. Then open the status and tap the red Record button. When finished, tap Stop.
- The screenshot or screen recording will now be saved in your Photos app where you can access it anytime.
An alternative option is to use a third party app like Status Saver to download WhatsApp statuses. Here’s how:
- Download and install the Status Saver app from the App Store.
- Open the app and grant it access to your photos and WhatsApp.
- In Status Saver, tap on WhatsApp and it will display all recent statuses from your contacts.
- Tap the download icon on any status you want to save. It will be downloaded directly within the app.
- You can access all your saved statuses in the app’s Library tab.
Saving WhatsApp Statuses on Android
If you’re using an Android device, there are a couple ways to download WhatsApp statuses:
- Open the status update you want to save and take a screenshot by pressing the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously. This screenshot will be saved to your phone’s gallery.
- You can also hold down on the actual status display and select “Save image” or “Save video” depending on the type of status it is. This will save it directly to your device storage.
- Alternatively, open the status and then open your notification shade by swiping down from the top. You will see an option to save the status. Tap it to download.
- Some Android devices may have built-in screen recording functionality in their settings which can be used to record and save video statuses.
There are also several third party apps on Google Play Store that make it easy to download statuses such as WA Status Saver, Status Saver for WA, etc. These apps work similarly to the iPhone options covered above.
WhatsApp Status Download Limits
When saving other people’s statuses, be aware that WhatsApp does limit how many you can download within a 24 hour period. The exact number may vary, but trying to save too many may result in you getting temporarily blocked from downloading statuses.
This limit is meant to protect privacy and prevent abuse. So you generally want to only save statuses from your closest contacts and avoid mass downloads from public accounts you follow.
Viewing Expired WhatsApp Statuses
Since statuses disappear after 24 hours, is it still possible to view expired statuses that have passed that time limit? Unfortunately once a status expires, there is no native WhatsApp option to retrieve it. The only way would be if you had previously saved the status using one of the methods described above.
However, there are some third party apps that claim to let you view expired statuses for up to 7 days after they disappear by pulling them from your phone’s temporary storage. Apps like WAStatusSaver and Status Saver let you search for and view recently expired statuses for a limited time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to download my own statuses?
Yes, you can view and save your own status updates. On Android, open your profile and tap the 3 dot menu, then “My Status History” to view your recent updates. On iPhone, go to Settings > Account > Privacy and toggle on “Save my Status history” to auto save your statuses.
Can I download statuses without the sender knowing?
WhatsApp does not notify users if someone downloads or takes a screenshot of their status update. It is anonymous.
Do images and videos lose quality when downloaded?
Screenshots may lose some image quality compared to saving natively with Android’s “Save image” option. But videos retain their original quality when downloaded using the methods described.
Can I download statuses from WhatsApp Web?
There is no native way to download statuses from WhatsApp Web. You will need to use your mobile device and follow the steps outlined above.
Is there a way to batch download multiple statuses?
Third party apps like those mentioned above make it easy to batch save multiple statuses. But natively in WhatsApp there is no bulk download option, you have to save one at a time.
Do I need internet to view downloaded statuses?
No internet or data connection is required to view statuses saved locally to your device storage or gallery.
In Conclusion
WhatsApp status downloads are easy to do on both iPhone and Android, either natively or with third party apps. Just be aware of privacy, only save statuses from contacts you know, and avoid mass downloads. With the various options covered here, you should have no problem saving and viewing any status update you want to keep around after its 24 hour expiration.