WhatsApp constantly introduces new features, and now it is working on another update called ‘Channel Update Viewers’.
This feature will allow channel owners to see how many people have viewed their updates. WABetaInfo has also shared a screenshot of this upcoming feature, confirming its development.
How Will This Feature Work?
This new feature was first spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.23.24.15). Now, the company is also working to bring it to WhatsApp Web beta.
The feature will display the number of viewers inside a message bubble, giving channel owners insights into audience engagement and update performance.
Interestingly, it will count views not just from followers but also from users who have searched for the channel without following it.
This data can help businesses and organizations using WhatsApp channels for marketing improve their content quality.
Privacy and Rollout Details
To protect user privacy, WhatsApp will not share the names or phone numbers of viewers with channel owners.
They will only be able to see the total number of viewers. Currently, this feature is being tested for the web version,
and there is no official confirmation on its global rollout. However, WhatsApp is expected to release the stable version in future updates.
