As the clock ticks towards the end of the year, people around the world are gearing up to flood their loved ones with New Year’s greetings via messaging apps. WhatsApp has confirmed that December 31 is consistently its busiest evening annually.
According to WhatsApp, New Year’s Day is their peak period with each passing year setting new records for messaging and calling activity. On an average day, WhatsApp handles over 100 billion messages and 2 billion calls, but the transition to a new year always surpasses those figures.
In anticipation of the celebratory rush, WhatsApp has introduced several new features. The update includes a 2026 sticker pack, video call effects such as fireworks and confetti animations, animated confetti reactions, and the introduction of animated stickers to Status for the first time.
In addition to these enhancements, WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is providing advice for users utilizing the app on New Year’s Eve. The platform suggests creating an event, pinning it in the chat to keep it prominent, using polls for decision-making, sharing live locations for navigation and safety, and sending video and voice notes to share authentic moments with absent friends.
Overall, WhatsApp is all set to elevate the New Year’s messaging experience with its latest features and tips for seamless party planning and communication.