JAKARTA - Meta said that the new year is the busiest period of the year, with a spike in messaging and calling activity that continues to break records.
Every day, WhatsApp supports more than 100 billion messages and 2 billion phone calls globally. However, within the 24-hour span of the new year, the volume of communication is always at its highest peak.
"Whether it's video calling that brings families together from around the world, or group chats that are organizing celebrations, we're proud to be a small part of people's wishes for this new year," Meta wrote.
To welcome the New Year 2026, WhatsApp presents a number of features and festive touches that are available during the holiday period.
One of them is the latest 2026 sticker pack which is specially designed to add a lively New Year's greeting in the chat room.
In addition to stickers, WhatsApp also presents various other fun in its application, including:
Video call effects: Tap the effects icon when making a video call to add fireworks, confetti, and stars that light up the screen while celebrating the new year.
Confetti animation reactions: We're reintroducing special reactions when using confetti emojis to react to messages.
Status update: For the first time, we're bringing animated stickers to Status. Use the 2026 special layout with animated stickers to help you welcome the New Year.
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