{"id":5574,"date":"2022-10-25T03:32:35","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T03:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/?p=5574"},"modified":"2025-12-30T08:18:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T08:18:26","slug":"whatsapp-tests-new-avatar-feature-for-metaverse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/whatsapp-tests-new-avatar-feature-for-metaverse\/","title":{"rendered":"WhatsApp Tests New Avatar Feature for Metaverse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WhatsApp, the world&#8217;s most popular messaging application and a part of Meta, is set to introduce the Avatar feature, already present on other Meta platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meta initiated the rollout of 3D Avatars earlier this year, prominently on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, and now WhatsApp is joining the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on information from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is planning to release Avatars for a select group of users in its 2.22.23.9 beta version on Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users who gain access to this feature will have the opportunity to create and customize their digital counterparts via the settings menu. This move marks a further integration of Meta&#8217;s services, offering a unified avatar experience across its various platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you upload your avatar to your WhatsApp account, you can start customizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp-Starts-Testing-New-Avatar-Feature-For-Metaverse-1-485x1024.webp\" alt=\"WhatsApp Tests New Avatar Feature for Metaverse\" class=\"wp-image-5576\" style=\"width:750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp-Starts-Testing-New-Avatar-Feature-For-Metaverse-1-485x1024.webp 485w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp-Starts-Testing-New-Avatar-Feature-For-Metaverse-1-142x300.webp 142w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp-Starts-Testing-New-Avatar-Feature-For-Metaverse-1.webp 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WhatsApp Starts Testing New Avatar Feature For Metaverse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, it will be possible to use your own avatar as emoji or sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp-Starts-Testing-New-Avatar-Feature-For-Metaverse-2-485x1024.webp\" alt=\"WhatsApp Tests New Avatar Feature for Metaverse\" class=\"wp-image-5577\" style=\"width:750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp-Starts-Testing-New-Avatar-Feature-For-Metaverse-2-485x1024.webp 485w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp-Starts-Testing-New-Avatar-Feature-For-Metaverse-2-142x300.webp 142w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp-Starts-Testing-New-Avatar-Feature-For-Metaverse-2.webp 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you can use these stickers in chats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Of-course-you-can-use-these-stickers-in-chats-485x1024.webp\" alt=\"WhatsApp Tests New Avatar Feature for Metaverse\" class=\"wp-image-5578\" style=\"width:750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Of-course-you-can-use-these-stickers-in-chats-485x1024.webp 485w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Of-course-you-can-use-these-stickers-in-chats-142x300.webp 142w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Of-course-you-can-use-these-stickers-in-chats.webp 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the avatars coming to WhatsApp, all platforms under the umbrella of Meta will now be ready for Horizon Worlds Metaverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You may also like this content<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WhatsApp, the world&#8217;s most popular messaging application and a part of Meta, is set to introduce the Avatar feature, already present on other Meta platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. 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