# WhatsApp is officially getting ads – and I’m worried it’s a slippery slope from here

> WhatsApp is finally getting ads They'll appear in the Updates tab, integrated with Statuses and Channels Regular chats won't be affected by the chnages, and are still private It’s official, WhatsApp’s latest update is…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/whatsapp-is-officially-getting-ads-and-im-worried-its-a-slippery-slope-from-here?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68518a9c84cc973ba3ff0457)
- **Published:** 2025-06-17
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #meta #whatsapp #getting #officially #slippery #slope #updates #worried
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