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WhatsApp to Let Users Customize Quick Reaction Emojis During Chats

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

WhatsApp to Let Users Customize Quick Reaction Emojis During Chats
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By דסק החדשות C14

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 21, 2026

What happened

WhatsApp is testing a feature allowing users to customize the six quick reaction emojis in chats, improving response speed and personalization. The update will be part of the upcoming WhatsApp Plus subscription service and is expected to launch in the next few months.

  • 01WhatsApp will let users replace the six default quick reaction emojis with their favorites.
  • 02Currently, using emojis outside the default six requires extra steps that slow chat responses.
  • 03Users can customize their emoji tray via a dedicated settings screen anytime.
  • 04The feature is in internal development and not yet available to beta testers.
  • 05It will be included in WhatsApp Plus, a paid subscription with advanced personalization tools.
  • 06Full rollout is expected in the coming months after testing stability and sync across devices.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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OrganizationsWhatsApp, Meta

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Now 14Right · HebrewJul 22, 2026
WhatsApp to Let Users Customize Quick Reaction Emojis During Chats
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 21, 2026
WhatsApp Tests Customizable Emoji Reactions for Android Users

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