WhatsApp Adds Reels Shortcut for Chats

WhatsApp beta users can now share Instagram Reels directly from chats via a new shortcut.

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Oct 22, 2026

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WhatsApp Adds Reels Shortcut for Chats

WhatsApp beta users can now share Instagram Reels directly from chats via a new shortcut.

In brief

WhatsApp beta users can now share Instagram Reels directly from chats via a new shortcut. WhatsApp beta testers can share Instagram Reels from chats using a dedicated shortcut after linking accounts to Accounts Center. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.

New Reels Shortcut in Chats

Users linked to Accounts Center can now share Instagram Reels directly from chats.

Feature Status

The shortcut is rolling out to some whatsapp beta testers on google play store.

Compatibility Details

Compatibility Details

Requires whatsapp beta for android 2.26.42.9 update on google play store.

Reels Picker Options

Users see three tabs: recents, saved, and liked reels in the picker interface.

Accounts Center Requirement

Users must link whatsapp to accounts center to access the reels shortcut.

Rollout Timeline

The feature becomes available to more beta testers over coming weeks.

The short version

WhatsApp beta testers can share Instagram Reels from chats using a dedicated shortcut after linking accounts to Accounts Center.

Read the original on WABetaInfo

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