Through the Google Play Beta Program, WhatsApp is distributing an upgrade that brings the software version to 2.22.18.9.
What has been added in this update? A group approval setting for WhatsApp is being developed for a future software release!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Approve new participants |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on the ability to approve new participants for a future update. |
| I’ve installed this update but I don’t have this feature. Why? | This feature is under development so it is not ready to be released to beta testers but you can find some information here so you know how this feature works when it will be enabled. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.18.8: what’s new? WhatsApp is releasing larger animated heart emojis to some beta testers! |
As this screenshot demonstrates, WhatsApp is planning to add a new group feature called "Approve new members" that would allow group managers to control who can join the group. There will likely be a new area that includes all active requests from people to join the group; group admins can approve or reject incoming requests in this section.
Unfortunately, we don't know when this feature will be launched because it is still in development. When we have more information to share with you, we'll post another article on this page.
You can find out about all the other updates made to WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS, Web/Desktop, and Windows by following WABetaInfo on Twitter, where you can stay up to speed on WhatsApp news!
