The most straightforward method is by using our free online tool. First, watch the status in your WhatsApp app. Next, navigate to our tool, which will detect recently viewed statuses. Click the ‘Download’ button next to the one you want, and it will be saved directly to your device.

Saving a WhatsApp status to your phone's gallery involves different steps depending on your device and the method you choose. Here's a breakdown:

• Using the Recommended Chrome Extension (For All Phones via PC):
  

  1. Install the Extension: First, add the WhatsApp Status Downloader extension to your Chrome browser on your PC or Mac.

  2. Use WhatsApp Web: Open web.whatsapp.com and link your phone.

  3. View & Download: View the desired status on WhatsApp Web. Click the download icon added by the extension. The HD photo or video saves instantly to your computer's "Downloads" folder.

  4. Transfer to Phone Gallery: Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable, or use cloud services (like Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud), or wireless transfer methods (like AirDrop for iPhone/Mac). Move the downloaded file from your computer's "Downloads" folder to your phone's photo gallery (e.g., the "DCIM," "Pictures," or "Camera" folder). This method works reliably for both Android and iPhone and ensures you get the highest quality file.

• For Android Users (Alternative Methods):
  

  1. File Manager: View the status on WhatsApp. Open your phone's File Manager, enable "Show Hidden Files," navigate to WhatsApp > Media > .Statuses, copy the desired file, and paste it into a permanent gallery folder (like "Pictures"). This is technical and temporary files are deleted after 24 hours.

  2. Status Saver Apps: Download a dedicated app from the Google Play Store. After viewing statuses on WhatsApp, open the saver app to download them. Be cautious, as many contain ads or pose security risks.

• For iPhone Users (Alternative Methods): Direct download apps don't exist due to iOS restrictions. Besides the PC transfer method above (which is best for quality), your only options are taking a screenshot for photos or using the built-in Screen Recording feature for videos (which requires editing and often results in lower quality).

Yes, the WhatsApp Status Downloader Chrome extension is designed with safety as a priority. Here's why it's considered a secure method:

1. Chrome Web Store Verification: It is listed on the official Google Chrome Web Store, which means it has undergone Google's automated and manual reviews for security, privacy compliance, and functionality. Extensions from the official store are significantly safer than downloading software from unknown websites.

2. Operates Locally: The extension works entirely within your browser on the WhatsApp Web page. It interacts with the web elements locally on your computer to identify and download the media file.

3. No Access to Private Chats: Crucially, the extension cannot read your end-to-end encrypted WhatsApp messages. Its function is limited to accessing the status media files that are temporarily loaded onto the web page when you view them.

4. Minimal Permissions: It requests only the necessary permissions to function on the WhatsApp Web domain – specifically, to add the download button and access the media file link. It does not track your broader browsing history or collect personal data unrelated to its core function.

5. Contrast with Risky Alternatives: Unlike modded WhatsApp versions (which replace the official app and are inherently insecure) or some unverified mobile apps that might contain malware or spyware, a verified Chrome extension operating within the browser's sandbox provides a much higher level of security.

Absolutely not. This is a very common privacy concern, but you can rest assured. The person who posted the status update only receives information about who has viewed their status.

WhatsApp does not have any mechanism to detect or notify the poster when someone saves or downloads their status media file. The act of downloading – whether using the WhatsApp Status Downloader extension, a mobile Status Saver app, or the Android File Manager method – is a local action performed entirely on your device (computer or phone). It does not send any signal or notification back through WhatsApp's servers to the original poster. Your download activity remains completely private.

Yes, the WhatsApp Status Downloader Chrome extension is completely free. There are no hidden charges, subscription fees, premium upgrades needed for core functionality, or limitations placed on the number of statuses you can download. It is provided as a free utility to enhance the WhatsApp Web experience for users who wish to save statuses easily.

Due to the strict limitations imposed by Apple's iOS, which prevent apps from accessing the internal data of other apps like WhatsApp, there are no direct download apps available on the App Store for saving other users' statuses. Given these constraints, the definitive best method for saving WhatsApp status videos on an iPhone while preserving the original high quality involves using a computer and the WhatsApp Status Downloader extension:

1. Access WhatsApp Web: Open WhatsApp Web in the Chrome browser on your Mac or Windows PC.

2. Install the Extension: Add the free WhatsApp Status Downloader extension from the Chrome Web Store.

3. View and Download: Navigate to the desired video status on WhatsApp Web. Use the download button added by the extension to save the video file directly to your computer. This ensures you get the original, uncompressed HD video.

4. Transfer to iPhone: Move the downloaded video file from your computer to your iPhone. The most convenient ways include:
   

   • AirDrop: If using a Mac and iPhone.

   • Cloud Storage: Upload to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc., and download via the respective app on your iPhone.

   • USB Cable: Connect your iPhone to your computer and transfer using iTunes/Finder or other file management tools.

   • Email: Email the file to yourself and save it from the Mail app on your iPhone.

While using the built-in Screen Recording feature on the iPhone is possible, it captures everything on screen, requires manual trimming, and often results in noticeable quality degradation compared to downloading the original file via the extension method.

No, they do not. The original status update posted by your contact on WhatsApp is designed to be ephemeral and will automatically disappear from view after 24 hours. However, once you use the WhatsApp Status Downloader extension (or any other method) to save the photo or video file to your computer's hard drive or your phone's gallery, you create a separate, permanent copy. This downloaded file exists independently of WhatsApp and is stored locally on your device. It will not expire or be deleted unless you manually choose to delete it yourself.

It's crucial to understand the difference between tools:

• Modded WhatsApp Versions (HIGH RISK - BANNABLE): Using unofficial, altered versions of the WhatsApp application itself (like GBWhatsApp, WhatsApp Plus, FMWhatsApp) is a direct violation of WhatsApp's Terms of Service. These apps modify the core code and can compromise security and privacy. WhatsApp actively detects and frequently bans users of these modded apps, potentially permanently. Avoid these completely.

• Status Saver Apps (LOW RISK): Dedicated "Status Saver" apps downloaded from official sources like the Google Play Store typically function by reading the temporary status files stored by the official WhatsApp app in a hidden folder on your device. They do not modify the WhatsApp application itself. While not officially endorsed by WhatsApp, using these apps is generally considered low-risk regarding account bans.

• Browser Extensions (VERY LOW RISK - Recommended): The WhatsApp Status Downloader Chrome extension operates on the WhatsApp Web interface within your browser. It interacts with the website's code to add a download button and access media links. It does not modify the official WhatsApp application on your phone or interfere with the core service in a way that typically triggers bans. Using verified extensions from the official Chrome Web Store for features like this is widely considered safe and highly unlikely to result in an account ban.

This is the most common issue users encounter, and the reason is fundamental to how these tools work: You MUST view the status within the official WhatsApp application first before attempting to download it.

Here's why:

• Downloader tools (apps or extensions) cannot proactively fetch statuses from WhatsApp's servers. They do not have access to your contacts' unpublished statuses.

• When you view a status in WhatsApp (either on your phone or on WhatsApp Web), the WhatsApp application temporarily downloads the photo or video file into a hidden cache folder on that device (phone storage or browser cache).

• Only after this temporary file has been downloaded by WhatsApp itself can the downloader tool detect its presence in the cache and provide you with the option to save it permanently.

Solution: Always open WhatsApp, tap on the Status tab/icon, and watch the specific photo or video status update you want to save. Then, immediately use the WhatsApp Status Downloader extension on WhatsApp Web (or open your mobile saver app). The status you just viewed should now appear and be available for download.