WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a major profile customization feature that will let users add a cover photo to their personal profiles — similar to the banner‑style images many people use on social platforms like data-facebook or LinkedIn.

📌 What Is the Cover Photo Feature?

The cover photo is a wider image that appears above your regular profile picture in your whatsapp profile view. Think of it as a visual banner that can show your personality, mood, interests, or a favourite photo, giving your profile a richer look than just a circular display photo.

So instead of just a small profile picture, your profile could display:
📸 A scenic photo from your travels
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🌇 A picture that represents your personality
…right above your regular profile photo.

📱 How It Will Work

According to reports from feature trackers and beta builds:
✔ The feature has been spotted in the iOS beta (version 26.1.10.71) through Apple’s TestFlight program.
✔ You’ll be able to tap on the cover photo area to add or change the image (using your gallery or camera).
✔ The cover photo will be displayed above your profile picture when others view your profile.
✔ You’ll be able to replace or reposition it anytime from the profile settings just like a normal photo.

WhatsApp is also reportedly testing this for Android, meaning the feature could become available across both major platforms in upcoming updates.

🆚 How It’s Different From Your Profile Picture

• Profile Photo: A small circular image shown next to your messages and in chats.
• Cover Photo: A wide banner style image that appears only in your profile view — giving more space for expression and context.

This is similar to cover photos used on other social networks, where the banner photo enhances your profile’s visual appeal.

🎯 Why It Matters

✅ More Personalization
Users will get more freedom to express their identity beyond a single small photo.

✅ Closer to Social Platforms
Profiles will look more engaging — not just a messaging space but a visual identity, similar to data-facebook or Instagram.

✅ Better First Impression
When someone views your profile, the cover photo can set the tone or mood — a fun moment, memorable landscape, or favorite artwork.

📅 When Will It Be Available?

The feature is still in beta testing for now, meaning it’s being tested with a small group of users before a wider release. There’s no official global rollout date yet, but its appearance in beta builds suggests it could launch publicly in the coming weeks or months.

🧠 In Summary

WhatsApp is introducing a cover photo feature that will let users:
📌 Add a banner‑style image above their profile picture
📌 Personalize profiles more richly than before
📌 Update or change it whenever they like

This feature expands whatsapp from a pure messaging app into a more expressive social profile experience, giving users a fresh way to showcase themselves.

 

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