WhatsApp to roll out new music sharing feature in status updates

WhatsApp is reportedly close to launching a revamped music sharing feature for its Status updates, offering users an experience similar to Instagram Stories when sharing songs from Spotify.

According to tech insiders WABetaInfo and Android Police, the updated feature will enhance how music is displayed on WhatsApp, offering album cover previews, song and artist names, and more visually appealing layouts for shared tracks.

“Sharing to WhatsApp Status Updates will generate a preview of the song/album’s cover art, complete with the song and artist(s)′ names,” Android Police reported. “Similar to sharing on Instagram, users will have four background color customization options — sampled from the cover art’s dominant colors. The viewers, on the other hand, will see a ‘Play on Spotify’ option when they look at your Status Update.”

Images shared by WABetaInfo show that the feature closely mirrors Instagram's music sharing tools, reflecting Meta’s broader push to integrate music more deeply across its platforms.

The update aligns with Meta’s recent strategy to boost user engagement through music, particularly as TikTok — the dominant player in music discovery and viral trends — faces regulatory uncertainty in the United States.

Meta has already introduced several music-focused tools on Instagram, including songs on profiles, “Add Yours” music stickers, Reels lyrics, and music in Notes. The expansion of similar tools to WhatsApp is part of the company’s effort to remain competitive.

With WhatsApp being the world’s most popular messaging app — and gaining traction in the U.S. — the new music sharing feature could help Meta increase interaction and become a go-to platform for musicians and music lovers alike.

Though the updated WhatsApp music sharing option has not yet been officially announced, reports suggest its launch is imminent.