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WhatsApp Launches Third-Party Chats for EU Users

11/18/2025

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WhatsApp is introducing a "third-party chats" feature for European users to message across platforms, in line with the EU Digital Markets Act.
Users can activate the feature in Settings and send messages, photos, and documents, like current WhatsApp functions.
Currently BirdyChat is the only compatible option, while third-party developers must meet WhatsApp's security standards to integrate.
Future requests may include platforms such as ChatGPT, which launched Group Chats.

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Story summary

WhatsApp is introducing a "third-party chats" feature for European users to message across platforms, in line with the EU Digital Markets Act.
Users can activate the feature in Settings and send messages, photos, and documents, like current WhatsApp functions.
Currently BirdyChat is the only compatible option, while third-party developers must meet WhatsApp's security standards to integrate.
Future requests may include platforms such as ChatGPT, which launched Group Chats.