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Meta Quietly Ends WhatsApp Avatars After Metaverse Hopes Flop
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Published on 8 May 2026
Your WhatsApp avatar tools are being switched off
Meta is phasing out WhatsApp avatars, including the ability to create, edit, or use them as profile pictures or stickers. The change marks a retreat from the company’s earlier metaverse push, which never won broad user adoption. Meta is now prioritizing core messaging features that people actually use.
- WhatsApp avatars are being phased out by Meta
- Users lose options to create edit or use avatars as stickers or profile pics
- The move signals a shift away from metaverse ambition
- Meta is refocusing on messaging features users engage with
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