Archive · 25 Sep 2025
WhatsApp Rolls Out Real-Time Chat Translation for All Users
WhatsApp is adding a new feature that lets you translate chats in real-time!
If someone sends you a message in another language, you can now translate it instantly.
This feature works for both Android and iPhone users.
To use it, just tap and hold on a message and choose translate.
WhatsApp also ensures that these translations are safe, and they cannot read what you're saying.
The new feature will be available for a number of languages, including English, Spanish, and Hindi.
It is rolling out gradually to all users.
WhatsApp is launching real-time chat translation for both Android and iOS users.
The feature is being rolled out gradually.
Users can long-press a message and select the 'Translate' option.
It supports several languages including English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, and Portuguese.
WhatsApp assures that the feature is processed on-device for privacy.
- Who
- WhatsApp users
- What
- Real-time chat translation feature
- When
- Rolling out in the next few days
- Where
- WhatsApp chats
- Why
- To improve communication across languages
- Feature
- Real-time chat translation
- Availability
- Android and iOS users, gradually rolling out
- Languages Supported
- English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Portuguese (among others), 19 for iPhone users
- How it Works
- Long-press on a message, select 'Translate'
- Privacy
- Chats processed on-device