WhatsApp Status is a feature within the WhatsApp messaging app that allows users to share updates with their contacts. These updates can include text, photos, videos, and GIFs, and they disappear after 24 hours, similar to stories on other social media platforms. Users can view their contacts' statuses and respond directly to them. To create a WhatsApp Status, users simply tap on the "Status" tab, select the type of content they want to share, and post it. Privacy settings allow users to control who can see their status updates, making it a personal way to share moments with friends and family.