WhatsApp rolls out New Year 2026 stickers, video call effects, and more

To ring in the New Year 2026, WhatsApp has rolled out new stickers, video call effects, animated reactions, and more festive features.

WhatsApp has added a new 2026 sticker pack that includes party themed stickers to send to your friends and family.

There are new animated effects that are available during video calls, including fireworks, stars, and confetti, which show up as an overlay.

Users will also see special reactions when they react to a message with the confetti emoji. And finally, animated stickers are also available in Status updates. There’s also a special 2026 layout that can be used for status updates.

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