WhatsApp beta on iOS introduces a green dot to indicate online contacts, visible only for users who share their online status in privacy settings.
The feature is currently being rolled out for beta testers
Jul 04, 2026
04:30 pm
What's the storyWhatsApp has started rolling out a new feature that adds a green dot next to contact names in the chat info screen.
The dot indicates when a person is active on the platform, providing users with real-time updates about their contacts' availability.
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