Why Can’t I React to Messages on WhatsApp?

One of the most common queries people have when using WhatsApp is, ‘Why can’t I react to messages?’. It can be very frustrating when you want to respond to someone but can’t figure out how to. Luckily, there are a few reasons why this might be happening.

The first reason why you might not be able to react to messages is because they were sent before the feature was available. The Reaction feature was only recently added to WhatsApp, so if the message you are trying to react to was sent before then, it won’t work.

The second reason why you might not be able to react is because of your phone’s operating system and version. To use Reactions, you need an up-to-date version of the app that is compatible with your phone’s OS. If your phone isn’t running a compatible OS version, it won’t work.

Finally, it could be that your friend has disabled Reactions for their messages. This option is available in the app settings and can be used if someone doesn’t want others to react to their messages. If this is the case, then no matter what device or version of WhatsApp you are using, you won’t be able to react until they change their settings back.

Conclusion:

There are a few reasons why you may not be able to react to messages on WhatsApp: they were sent before the feature was available; your phone’s operating system and version may not support Reactions; or your friend has disabled Reactions for their messages. By understanding these reasons and troubleshooting them accordingly, you should soon be able to successfully use Reactions on WhatsApp.