WhatsApp No Longer Allows Desktop Users To Send View Once Messages

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WhatsApp has dropped the ability to send and open view once messages on the desktop.

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When trying to access a view once message on a desktop, it now shows a message reading it can be opened on a phone for added privacy.

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In simple words, the view once the message is no longer supported on the desktop.

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A website that closely follows all WhatsApp updates, this change is gradually rolling out to all users and could take some time for a complete rollout

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This move from WhatsApp is to stay consistent with the screenshot blocking feature which adds an extra layer of security.

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When sending view once messages as these messages cannot be saved through screenshots or a video recording.

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By removing the ability to send or open-view messages on a desktop, WhatsApp wants to ensure that the new safety measures are not violated.

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Previously, one could open such a message on a desktop and take a screenshot easily.

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The view once message support has been removed on all desktop apps including WhatsApp Web/Desktop, Windows and beta for macOS.

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