Hello friends and welcome to my blog . Today is a very happy day for all WhatsApp users . Do you use WhatsApp Status to share your life photos . I know you do . But do you have a problem with privacy . Sometimes we want to post a funny video . But we are scared that our Boss or strict Uncle will see it . So we stop ourselves from posting . We have to go to settings and hide people one by one . It is very difficult and boring work . But now in 2026 WhatsApp has changed everything . They have launched a new feature called "Close Friends" . It is just like the Green Circle on Instagram . Today I will explain everything about this update . I will tell you what was the old problem and what is the new solution . Grab a cup of tea and read this simple guide .

🟢 The Green Circle Update

Finally Close Friends on WhatsApp!

The Old Way vs The New Way

Before this update life was hard on WhatsApp . Let us compare what changed .

The Old Headache (Before 2026)

In the past if you wanted to hide your status you had to go to Privacy Settings . You had to select "My Contacts Except" . Then you had to tick mark every person you want to block . If you added a new boss number you had to go back and block him again . If you forgot to block him he would see your party photos . This was very risky and time consuming .

The New Magic (After 2026 Update)

Now you do not need to block anyone . You just create a VIP list of your best friends . When you take a photo you will see two buttons . Button 1 is for Everyone . Button 2 is for Close Friends . You just click Button 2 and boom . Only your selected friends will see the photo . Your boss will not even know you posted something .

What Is The Green Circle Meaning

This is the most interesting part of the update . How do your friends know they are special . When you post a normal status people see a Blue ring around your photo . But when you use this new feature people will see a Green Star Circle . When your friend sees the Green Circle he will feel happy . He will think "Oh this person trusts me" . It creates a special bond between you and your friends .

How To Set Up Your List (Step By Step)

This is very easy to do . You only have to do this one time . Follow my simple steps .

• Step 1 : Open your WhatsApp and go to the Updates tab .
• Step 2 : Look at the top right corner and click the three dots .
• Step 3 : Click on Status Privacy .
• Step 4 : You will see a new option "Close Friends List" . Click it .
• Step 5 : Now select your wife husband best friends and cousins .
• Step 6 : Click Done or Save .

Congratulations your VIP list is ready . Now you can post anything without fear .

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Many people have asked me these questions on Instagram . I am answering them here for you .

Question 1 Can people see if I remove them ?

No they cannot . WhatsApp does not send any notification . If you remove someone from the list they will just stop seeing your green circle status . They will never know the reason .

Question 2 Can I edit the list later ?

Yes absolutely . You can add or remove people anytime you want . If you fight with your friend today remove him . If you become friends again tomorrow add him back . It is totally in your control .

Question 3 Is this available on iPhone and Android ?

Yes this update is for everyone . It is rolling out in February 2026 . If you do not see it yet please go to Play Store and update your app .

Why You Should Use It Today

We live in a world where everyone is watching us . Our neighbors our office colleagues and random people . We cannot share our true feelings with everyone . This feature brings back the fun in social media . Now you can share your silly faces and personal moments . You can be real with your real friends . I have already made my list of 10 people . Go and make your list right now .

About The Author
This guide is written by Nadeem Gulaab . He loves testing new features to help you stay safe and private online . Share this post with your friends so they also know about the Green Circle .