The eight new emojis that are Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes, Face with Tears of Joy, Face with Open Mouth, Crying Face, Folded Hands, Clapping Hands, Party Popper, and Hundred Points.
The feature is now available in some beta testers. It’s unclear when a stable rollout can be expected, but it is likely right around the corner.
To react to whatsapp status, follow these steps.
Open WhatsApp app on your mobile phone and go to the status to which you want to react using an emoji.
Simply swipe up to the status.
Tap on the emoji from the set of eight emojis.
Just like Instagram Story reactions are sent to you as direct messages, status reactions on WhatsApp will be sent to the respective person’s chat.