WhatsApp Adds Media Suggestions to Chats

WhatsApp rolls out recent media suggestions in chats for Android and iOS users.

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Nov 3, 2026

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WhatsApp Adds Media Suggestions to Chats

WhatsApp rolls out recent media suggestions in chats for Android and iOS users.

In brief

WhatsApp rolls out recent media suggestions in chats for Android and iOS users. WhatsApp introduces media suggestions to share recent photos and videos faster without opening the gallery. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.

Recent Media Suggestions Feature

WhatsApp introduces recent media suggestions to help users share photos and videos faster in chats.

Rolling Out to Users

The feature is available to some users and rolling out to more people over the coming weeks.

How Media Suggestions Work

How Media Suggestions Work

WhatsApp shows a toast or replaces the camera icon with a media thumbnail when users open chats.

User Control Over Suggestions

Users can dismiss the toast or ignore the thumbnail to keep chatting without sending media.

Types of Media Suggested

WhatsApp suggests the most recent media from the gallery regardless of source or type.

How to Disable Suggestions

Users can disable recent media suggestions in app settings to prevent future suggestions.

What matters most

WhatsApp introduces media suggestions to share recent photos and videos faster without opening the gallery.

Read the original on WABetaInfo

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