WhatsApp is testing a green circle marker for some Android users

WhatsApp is testing a new green circle marker with some Android users. If you use the app on an Android phone, you may spot it before long. If you do not see it, that is normal. Tests like this usually reach only a small group of people at first.

What we know

The test is aimed at Android phones. The report, from LiveChennai, describes a green circle indicator. That is the extent of the confirmed detail. WhatsApp is a messaging app used for chats, calls and group conversations, so even a small visual change can be noticed by a lot of people if it ever spreads.

What is not known

The details of what the green circle means were not available. It is unclear where in the app it appears, what it signals, or whether you can turn it off. Until WhatsApp explains it, treat any claim about its purpose as unconfirmed.

Who it affects

• Android users in the test group may see the circle.
• iPhone users are not part of the test for now.
• Everyone else sees no change unless the feature is rolled out.

What happens next

WhatsApp often tries a feature with a small group before deciding whether to release it to everyone. That means the green circle could be expanded, changed or dropped. If you do see it, there is nothing you need to do. Updates to the app will show whether it becomes a permanent part of WhatsApp on Android.