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Meta Just Added Ads to WhatsApp
Here’s what no one’s saying out loud — and why you should care.
“Wait… ads on WhatsApp? Are you serious?”
That was my first thought, too, when I read the news on June 16, 2025.
WhatsApp Launches Channel Subscriptions and Ads in Status, Keeping Your Chats Uninterrupted
Meta’s finally doing what many of us showed our concerns about when we heard this for the very first time — they’re adding ads inside WhatsApp. This is not something in beta; it’s rolling out now.
Let’s talk about what’s going on. Because if you’re like me — someone who values private conversations, uncluttered apps, and not being sold something every two seconds — this change might hit a nerve.
The Promise WhatsApp Once Made
Let’s be honest, we all love WhatsApp as a clean, simple messaging app. No ads. No noise. Just you and the people you care about.
That ad-free experience is the reason millions ditched SMS and moved to WhatsApp. It wasn’t flashy. It just worked. And it respected your space.
Fast forward to today, and that core promise is starting to crack.
