WhatsApp is reportedly developing a spoiler messages feature, enhancing privacy by allowing users to hide sensitive content in chats until the recipient chooses to reveal it.
WhatsApp is testing a "spoiler messages" feature that blurs text until the recipient taps to reveal it, targeting use cases like OTPs and phone numbers. For enterprise messaging contexts, the feature signals a push toward in-app sensitivity controls that reduce reliance on separate secure channels for low-risk data sharing.
The feature is currently under development
May 25, 2026
05:40 pm
What's the storyWhatsApp is testing a new feature called "spoiler messages," as per a report by WABetaInfo.
The feature, which is currently in the testing phase, aims to provide an extra layer of privacy for users.
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