WhatsApp Increases Status Length to 90 Seconds#
July 09, 2025
The latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android 2.25.12.9, available through the Google Play Store, has a feature that allows you to upload videos to statuses up to 90 seconds long. This is great news for those who were not satisfied with the 60-second limit that was in effect previously.
1. Why increase the length of statuses#
The main goal of this update is to improve user experience. Now you don't have to split long videos into several short clips to share an interesting moment with friends and family. 90 seconds is already enough to show a full-fledged plot, tell a short story or just share bright emotions.
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The increased duration of statuses opens up new opportunities for creating more creative and exciting content.
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Now you don't need to waste time on trimming and editing videos to fit into the previous restrictions.
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Convey your thoughts and feelings to the audience more fully and in detail, using all 90 seconds of available time.
2. What has changed#
The new limit increases the maximum video length for statuses from 60 to 90 seconds. This is a continuation of last year's update, which already increased the limit from 30 seconds to 1 minute. As practice has shown, users positively assessed the previous increase, so WhatsApp decided to take another step towards convenience and comfort.
How it works in practice#
Uploading a video to a status with an extended duration is no different from uploading regular videos. When you select a video up to 90 seconds long, it will be uploaded in its entirety, without the need for trimming. The updated video trimming interface will also display the new limit - 1 minute 30 seconds.
3. Accessibility#
The feature to post videos up to 90 seconds long in Status is available to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta for Android updates from the Google Play Store, and will be rolling out to more users in the coming weeks.
How to know if this feature is available to me#
As noted, the new feature is rolling out gradually. To check if it is enabled for your account, try uploading a video longer than 60 seconds in Status. If the app allows you to upload a full 90-second video without automatic trimming, then the feature is already available.
4. Conclusion#
Increasing the duration of WhatsApp statuses is a small but important improvement aimed at improving convenience and expanding the possibilities for self-expression of users. Now you can share your moments or emotions even more fully and vividly.
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