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WhatsApp Prepares to Let Users Customize Emoji Reaction Sets, Replacing the Default 6

Traces found in the iOS Beta version indicate that WhatsApp is developing a feature that allows users to replace the 6 default quick-reply emojis with their favorites.

For WhatsApp users, message reactions are one of the most used features. However, the 6 quick-reaction emojis that appear for fast tapping have always been fixed: 👍, ❤️, 😂, 😮, 😢, and 🙏. Recently, there are signs that this limitation may come to an end.

9to5Mac reported finding references to a new function called "Default reactions" within the WhatsApp Beta for iOS version released via TestFlight. These traces indicate that users will be able to change all 6 default reaction emojis to any emoji of their choice from the keyboard.

Details found show that the feature is quite flexible; users can choose to change only certain emojis without needing to replace all 6, and there is a reset button to revert to the original default set at any time for those who test it out and want to go back.

This news's credibility doesn't come from just a single source. WABetaInfo, an independent source specializing in code-digging and tracking WhatsApp updates, confirmed finding the development of this emoji bar customization function in both WhatsApp Beta for iOS version 26.32.10.16 and on the Android side. Meanwhile, The Mac Observer also reported discovering the quick-reaction emoji set management feature in the iOS tester builds in the same direction.

However, it is important to note that this feature is still in internal development, not yet available to general users or even Beta testers, and there has been no official announcement from Meta or WhatsApp regarding its release date. Additionally, there are reports suggesting this feature might become an exclusive perk for WhatsApp Plus subscribers, though this remains unconfirmed, so users should await official announcements.