# WhatsApp Adds View-Once Texts to Android

> WhatsApp rolls out view-once text messages on Android for secure sharing.
- Title: WhatsApp Adds View-Once Texts to Android · WABetaInfo
- Summary: WhatsApp rolls out view-once text messages on Android for secure sharing. WhatsApp enables view-once text messages on Android that disappear after one read.
- Keywords: whatsapp, android, view-once text messages, beta testers, whatsapp beta 2.26.45.6, ephemeral messages, apps, WABetaInfo
- Source: WABetaInfo — https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-is-rolling-out-view-once-text-messages-on-android
- Author: WABetaInfo
- Published: 2026-11-12T00:00:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: whatsapp, android, view-once text messages, beta testers, whatsapp beta 2.26.45.6, ephemeral messages, technology, apps
## View-Once Text Messages Launch
WhatsApp introduces view-once text messages on Android for secure sharing.
## Beta Update Compatibility
View-once text messages available via WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.45.6 update.
## How to Send View-Once Messages
Users press and hold send button to apply view-once option to text messages.
## Recipient Experience
Recipients tap message to read it once before it disappears from chat history.
## Message Protections
WhatsApp blocks screenshots, screen recordings, copying, forwarding, and saving messages.
## Use Cases for View-Once
Users share passwords, one-time codes, or sensitive information without permanent chat history.
## Rollout Timeline
Feature rolls out to more beta testers over coming weeks, not available to all yet.
## Key takeaway

WhatsApp enables view-once text messages on Android that disappear after one read.