Your WhatsApp Chats, Personal Data May Soon Be Easier To Store, Here Is How

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all know that WhatsApp backups take up a lot of space on Google Drive and iCloud. Users are forced to share this space with photos, videos, files and other app data. This can be inconvenient, especially when free storage runs out and you have to pay for more space. Now, in good news for WhatsApp users, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is reportedly working on a big change that could reduce its dependence on third-party cloud services. According to a report, WhatsApp is planning to bring its own backup system, where chat backups will be stored on WhatsApp’s cloud with end-to-end encryption enabled by default.WhatsApp Bans Over 9,400 Accounts In India In 2026, Here Is Why

"WhatsApp is exploring the implementation of a feature that will let users choose where they want to upload their backups. Although this feature is currently under development and scheduled for release in the future, it already promises to offer greater flexibility and control over backup management," WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp related developments, reported. Right now, Android users save WhatsApp backups on Google Drive while iPhone users use iCloud. This uses the same storage as photos, files and other apps. When the storage gets full, users have to delete data or pay for more space.With the upcoming update, the Meta-owned app is planning to offer a dedicated WhatsApp cloud storage option and the ability to choose between Google Drive or WhatsApp’s own cloud. Users can expect up to 2GB free storage.However, it is still unclear whether this free storage tier will be available to all users or only to those subscribed to WhatsApp Plus, an optional subscription plans that gives you access to additional premium features on WhatsApp.What Is WhatsApp Plus? New Paid Subscription Plan Explained

If users choose to upload their backups to WhatsApp's servers, encryption will be mandatory for all stored data. Users will also be able to decide which encryption method they prefer to rely on. The default option suggested by WhatsApp is passkey-based encryption. The passkey allows users to avoid remembering a traditional password. If users prefer not to use a passkey, they can still encrypt their backup using a password or a 64-digit encryption key. In all cases, backups stored on WhatsApp's cloud will remain end-to-end encrypted by default to ensure the best level of security.WhatsApp is also exploring a 50GB plan priced around $0.99, although pricing and availability may change before launch."The feature will give users a more affordable option for storing larger chat backups and media files in the cloud. WhatsApp could still adjust the final pricing, storage limits, and availability before the official release. WhatsApp may refine the offer based on testing feedback and different market conditions. As a result, the current details should be considered subject to change," WABetaInfo said.At present, the The ability to choose WhatsApp as a backup storage option is currently under development and will first roll out to beta users before a wider release. The Meta-owned platform is testing it in stages to ensure it works smoothly with existing backup and security systems.