How to Add Music to WhatsApp Status Updates: Step-by-Step Guide

In January, WhatsApp introduced a new feature allowing users to add music to their status updates, initially available to select beta testers. Now, this feature has been rolled out to all users on both Android and iOS.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to add a music track to your WhatsApp status.

Here's How to Add Music to WhatsApp Status Updates

WhatsApp will let you add music to status updates with photos or videos. It's also worth noting that this feature is not available for text, GIF, or voice status updates. Even Music on Status is not yet available in some countries, including Brazil. Follow these steps to add music to your WhatsApp status --

Step 1: First, open WhatsApp, then click 'Updates'.

Step 2: Choose a photo or video from your gallery or capture one directly within the app.

Step 3: Once you've selected your media, tap on the music icon at the top of the screen, which will redirect you to the music browser.

Step 4: In the music browser, you can search for songs using keywords like song title or artist name. You can also browse through popular tracks. To preview a song, click the play icon; if you like it, select it for your status update.

Step 5: Once you've chosen a song, use the progress bar to pick which part of the track you'd like to include in your status. After selecting your desired section, click 'Done' to finalise your choice.

Moreover, you can add up to 15 seconds of music for an image update. For videos, you can include music that matches the video's length, with a maximum duration of 60 seconds per video update.