Status Saver Chrome extension: the complete guide
What the extension does, what it can and can't see, how the Viewed statuses gallery works, and how to remove everything it kept.
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Do statuses come back after a WhatsApp backup restore?
What a WhatsApp backup includes, why statuses aren't in it, and what to do after restoring on a new or reset phone.
How to view WhatsApp status on WhatsApp Web
Where the Status tab is on WhatsApp Web, how to move between updates, and why some statuses won't open on a computer.
WhatsApp Business statuses on WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp Business uses the same web.whatsapp.com as personal accounts. How statuses work there, and how to keep them on a computer.
WhatsApp desktop app vs WhatsApp Web for statuses
Both show the same statuses. Only one lets you keep them in original quality — here's the difference and when each makes sense.
How long can a WhatsApp status video be?
The status video limit went from 30 seconds to about a minute, with longer limits reported for some accounts. How to check yours and what happens over it.
Why WhatsApp Web has no download button for statuses
Chats get a download arrow; statuses don't. The likely reasons, and the ways around it that don't put your account at risk.
WhatsApp Web statuses not loading? 5 fixes
Spinning rings, black screens and blank Status tabs on WhatsApp Web — the usual causes, cheapest fix first.
How to save a WhatsApp status without installing any app
It is genuinely possible with a file manager, and worth knowing. Here is the method, and an honest account of why it gets tedious fast.
Where WhatsApp actually stores status files on your phone
The exact folder, why it is hidden, and why the path changed on newer Android versions. Knowing this explains almost every status-saving problem.
Is it legal to save someone's WhatsApp status?
Saving for yourself and republishing are different acts with different answers. A straight explanation, without pretending this is legal advice.
How to save a WhatsApp status before it disappears
WhatsApp deletes every status after 24 hours. Here is what actually happens on your phone, and how to keep the photo or video before the timer runs out.