WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that would allow users to send text messages in a view-once format, similar to its existing media feature. This would enable recipients to read the message only once before it disappears, enhancing privacy for sensitive information.

• 01The new feature is designed to enhance user privacy by allowing text messages to be viewed only once before disappearing.
• 02Users may activate this feature by long-pressing the send button, which will present an option to send as view-once.
• 03Currently, the feature is under development and has not yet been rolled out to beta testers.
• 04Existing view-once media features prevent saving, forwarding, or taking screenshots, and this new text feature will follow a similar approach.
• 05Potential use cases include sending temporary passwords, personal information, and confidential notes.

This feature could enhance privacy for users by ensuring sensitive messages are not stored permanently in chat histories.