WhatsApp Is Quietly Removing A Feature You May Not Even Notice

In a big move, the Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly removing a feature that many users may not even realise is going away. According to a report, the popular instant messaging app is discontinuing the avatar feature on Android and iOS and the rollout is already reaching more users in phases.With this change, users will no longer be able to create, edit, or use avatars on their profile. The option is being removed from settings, chat info screens, and even the keyboard. Earlier, the Meta app allowed users to design a digital version of themselves by choosing facial features, hairstyles, outfits and more. These avatars could also be used as stickers and displayed alongside profile photos.Over time, the social media giant improved this feature with

more customisation options and personalised stickers. WhatsApp even added animations and a dual-profile view, where the avatar and profile photo could switch with a flip effect. Despite these efforts, the feature never really became popular among most users.How Your WhatsApp Chats Screen Could Look More Premium: What's Coming Now, WhatsApp is gradually removing it. The screenshots shared by WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp related developments claimed that some users are already seeing alerts in the app saying avatar editing is no longer available.In many cases, the entire avatar section has disappeared from settings, which clearly shows that the feature is being phased out completely.The removal is not happening all at once. Instead, it is being rolled out slowly, which is why many users may not notice it immediately. However, the change is now expanding quickly and is expected to reach all users in the coming weeks.Your WhatsApp Chats, Personal Data May Soon Be Easier To Store, Here Is How

According to the reports, there is one small relief. If you have already used avatar stickers in chats, they will not disappear. These stickers will still remain in your recent or favourite section, so you can continue using them. But you will not be able to create new ones or access avatars directly from the keyboard anymore.WhatsApp has not officially explained why it is removing avatars. But the reason seems quite clear. The feature did not see strong engagement, and most users preferred regular photos, emojis,and stickers instead.