WhatsApp Emoji Reactions: How you can react to messages on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp Reaction Feature: WhatsApp finally rolled out the Reactions feature, which is also the most-awaited feature. The change is also not surprising as the company recently revealed a list of new features that it was planning to release. However, along with the reaction feature being available on WhatsApp, the company has also released a feature to change or remove your emoji reactions from your messages on WhatsApp. 

Earlier in April 2022, WhatsApp had announced that various new features will be rolling out on the app including the Communities feature along with the support for more people in a WhatsApp Voice Call. 

WhatsApp has also been preparing to bring a feature that will allow users all around the world to give a quick reaction to the WhatsApp Status Updates.

The change on WhatsApp is expected after a new feature was recently introduced on the photo-sharing Instagram, where the users can react with quick emojis. Reportedly, while WhatsApp is working on a feature to react with emojis on the messages, it is also developing a feature that will allow the users to give quick reactions on status.

 The news was confirmed by Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg via his Facebook Account. 

WhatsApp Reactions: What will be different?

WhatsApp has rolled out a reactions feature. Initially, the users will be able to respond to a message only through six emoji reactions which will include laugh, love, surprise, thanks, and sad. However, there are chances that the users will be able to get to use all the emojis in the future. 

The quick reaction feature will work by long-pressing any particular chat, then the user can select the emoji as per the theme of the message and react instantly.

WhatsApp Emoji Reaction Feature: How to get it?

WhatsApp has rolled out the emoji reactions feature for messages for everyone, including both iOS and Android users. However, it is possible that you may have not gotten the feature yet as it is being rolled out in batches. 

If you are not able to access WhatsApp Emoji Reaction Feature yet, it is recommended to head over to Play Store or App Store and check if there is an update available on WhatsApp. If it is, update WhatsApp on your device. 

WhatsApp Reactions Feature: How to use WhatsApp Reactions?

Step 1- User will need to open WhatsApp and open the chat where they will like to use reactions for any message. 

Step 2- Now, just press and hold on the message received and want to react to. 

Step 3- User will now see a pop-up that will display the 6 emojis that they will be able to use to react to a particular message. 

Step 4- To send the emoji reaction to the message, the user will have to select one of the 6 emojis in the pop-up menu. 

WhatsApp Emoji Reaction: How to change or remove it from messages?

How to change WhatsApp emoji reaction:

Step 1- Long press on the message bubble that you have already reacted to. 

Step 2- Now tap on a different emoji to change your emoji Reaction

How to Remove WhatsApp Emoji Reaction:

Step 1- Long press on the message bubble that you have already reacted to 

Step 2- Now tap on the emoji that you have reacted with, and it will be removed from the message.