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WhatsApp Seamlessly Switches GIF Provider from Tenor to GIPHY Amid API Shutdown
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First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago
What happened
WhatsApp quietly switched its GIF provider from Tenor to GIPHY after Tenor shut down its public API, ensuring uninterrupted GIF search without user intervention. The transition was handled server-side, keeping the user experience seamless, though search results may vary. WhatsApp is also considering adding a second GIF provider for backup.
- 01WhatsApp switched GIF providers from Tenor to GIPHY due to Tenor's API shutdown.
- 02The transition was done server-side, requiring no user updates or actions.
- 03GIF search and sending continue normally, with minor differences in results.
- 04WhatsApp is exploring adding a second GIF provider, Klipy, for redundancy.
- 05The change ensures uninterrupted GIF functionality despite backend shifts.
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