WhatsApp Stickers Could Soon Get Sound, Making Chats More Expressive
WhatsApp may be preparing one of its most fun sticker upgrades yet: audio stickers. The messaging app already lets users create custom stickers from photos and videos, including both static and animated options. Now, new findings from a recent WhatsApp beta version suggest that stickers could soon become even more expressive with built-in sound.
The upcoming feature appears to allow users to attach short audio clips to stickers. When creating a sticker from an image, a new sound wave icon may appear in the editing toolbar. Tapping this icon would let users add audio in two ways: by recording their own voice or by choosing an audio file stored on their device.
To keep things short and chat-friendly, the audio clip is expected to be limited to 10 seconds. That should be enough for quick reactions, funny voice lines, memes, sound effects, or personalized messages.
Animated stickers may also benefit from the new audio feature. If a user creates an animated sticker from a video, WhatsApp could automatically include up to 5 seconds of audio from that same video. Users would still have the option to replace the original sound with a custom audio file if they prefer.
Once an audio sticker is sent in a chat, it is expected to show a small speaker icon. This would allow recipients to play or mute the sticker’s sound whenever they want, giving users control over the experience.
WhatsApp is also working on more sticker customization tools. One of the changes spotted in testing is the ability to remove the automatic outline that appears around newly created stickers. This outline can help stickers stand out, but not everyone likes the look. A new toggle in the sticker editor could make it easier to create cleaner, more polished stickers.
Another interface change being tested involves the message composition box. WhatsApp appears to be experimenting with a two-line layout, where the typed message stays on the top line while shortcuts for attachments, GIFs, stickers, and photos move to the bottom line. This could make the chat screen feel more organized, especially for users who frequently send media and reactions.
These features are still in development, so the final version may look or work differently when released. WhatsApp often tests new tools before rolling them out widely, and not every experimental feature becomes available to all users immediately.
If audio stickers make it to the public version of WhatsApp, they could quickly become a popular way to react in chats. From short jokes and voice reactions to personalized sound effects, this update could make conversations feel more lively, creative, and entertaining.
