It’s the evening of New Year’s Eve, a time when millions of people are gearing up to send numerous messages to their loved ones to convey good wishes for the upcoming year, 2026. This day is notably busy for messaging platforms, and WhatsApp has confirmed that December 31 consistently ranks as its busiest night of the year.
WhatsApp stated, “‘New Year’s is our peak day at WhatsApp, setting new records each year for messaging and calling among friends and family.” While on a typical day, the platform handles over 100 billion messages and 2 billion calls, New Year’s Day always surpasses these figures.
To enhance the celebratory messages, WhatsApp has introduced new features just in time for the festivities. The update includes various additions such as bonus sticker packs, party effects, and a fresh way to showcase your status.
Here are the latest features from WhatsApp:
– 2026 sticker pack: Share your excitement for the upcoming new year with the latest 2026 sticker pack.
– Video call effects: Enhance your video calls with fireworks, confetti, and star animations to illuminate the screen during celebrations.
– Animated confetti reactions: Enjoy special reactions with the confetti emoji when responding to messages.
– Status updates: Animated stickers are now available for Status, allowing users to use a unique 2026 layout with animated stickers to welcome the New Year.
In addition to these upgrades, the service owned by Meta is also providing tips for users engaging with the app on New Year’s Eve. WhatsApp recommended tips include creating events, using polls, sharing live locations, and sending video and voice notes to enhance group chat planning and interaction.
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