Archive · 16 Nov 2025
WhatsApp's New Update to Enable Cross-Platform Chats in Europe
Imagine your WhatsApp could talk to other messaging apps like a translator!
WhatsApp is testing a new feature in Europe that lets you send messages to friends who use different apps.
This is because a new rule in Europe, called the DMA, wants big tech companies to play nicely with others.
So, WhatsApp is trying to let its users chat with people on other services.
This feature will allow you to send messages, pictures, and even videos.
You can choose if you want all your chats in one place or if you want to keep messages from other apps separate.
WhatsApp will also make sure these new chats are safe and secure.
The first app that can connect with WhatsApp through this feature is called BirdyChat, and more might be added later if they meet WhatsApp's safety rules.
WhatsApp is testing a new 'third-party chats' feature in its European beta version.
The feature aims to allow users to exchange messages with people on different messaging platforms.
This initiative is reportedly in response to the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Users will be able to send and receive messages, photos, videos, voice messages, and documents across platforms.
The initial integration supports BirdyChat, with future integrations pending developer requests and strict security/encryption requirements.
- Who
- WhatsApp (Meta-owned)
- What
- Introducing a new 'third-party chats' feature to allow cross-platform messaging.
- When
- Spotted in beta; rollout expected to comply with EU regulations.
- Where
- Europe
- Why
- To comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires gatekeepers to open up services for fair competition.
- Feature Name
- Third-party chats
- Platform Availability
- WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.25.33.8
- Region
- Europe
- Regulatory Driver
- European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA)
- Supported Features
- Messages, photos, videos, voice messages, documents
- Initial Supported App
- BirdyChat