WhatsApp ‘View Once’ feature now available on desktop

WhatsApp desktop apps get View Once feature

WhatsApp has started rolling out the View Once feature on WhatsApp Web, WhatsApp for Windows, and WhatsApp for macOS. The new feature will be available with the latest versions of these apps, as confirmed by WABetaInfo. In case you haven't received it yet, it should be available over the coming weeks since it has just started rolling out. 

This feature was available for WhatsApp's desktop clients but it was removed a year ago reportedly for privacy reasons. But it is now bringing the feature back again. 

How to send View Once photos, videos on WhatsApp desktop

• If you use WhatsApp Web or its desktop app on Windows and Mac, you can start sending View Once photos and videos.
• The process is simple as all you have to do is snap a photo or video, and press the View Once icon before hitting the send button. It will be visible just above the send button.
• After you do this, your photo and video will be sent in View Once mode. The recipient will be able to view it only once after opening it. 

While this may seem safe and private, the recipient can still take a screenshot of the photo or screen recording of the video. View Once photos and videos are also indicated in the chat even after they've been opened.