WhatsApp status videos and image feature has finally gained popularity that it lacked at the time of its launch in 2017. With popularity come complaints that subscribers feel while using popular features. One such is users' inability to download videos and images shared by friends and families on WhatsApp status. However, there is a way out and here we show you how to download WhatsApp status videos, images:   

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A report in Hindustan Times collated a few third-party applications that let WhatsApp users to download status videos and images. However, important point to note is these apps are not officially WhatsApp-supported and giving them access to smartphones can be risky, said the HT report. 

Status Downloader for Whatsapp, Status Downloader and File Explorer are three apps that come handy for downloading WhatsApp status videos, images. These are easily available on Google Play store.

WhatsApp had launched status feature last year in 2017. The unique part of the feature is that the status that WhatsApp users post disappearS after 24 hours, similar to how it works on Snapchat. Facebook also has thie feature.  

Meanwhile, WhatsApp has updated its ‘Delete for Everyone’ feature to let users revoke deleted sent messages within one hour, eight minutes and 16 seconds. In the latest beta version, Whatsapp now allows users to re-download deleted media from their servers again.

"The ‘Delete for Everyone’ with updated limit will work only when recipient gets revoke request within one day, one hour, eight minutes and 16 seconds. However, if recipient does not receive revoke request within the stipulated time, due to any issue, then the message won’t be deleted," said WhatsApp beta tester WABetaInfo on Twitter.