WhatsApp users can now turn on disappearing messages by default for new chats


Disappearing messages can now be set to default on WhatsApp for private and group chats, with more options on when the messages should be deleted. — Meta

WhatsApp now enables users to set disappearing messages for private and group chats by default, along with two new delete-by durations.

The messenger service said when the feature is enabled, all new one-on-one chats the user or another person starts will be set to disappear at their chosen duration.

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