WhatsApp owner Meta has finally fixed a bug that made secret messages more visible than intended.

As , the app’s ‘View Once’ feature wasn’t working as intended.

The bug affected WhatsApp’s one-time messages – i.e. messages and images that should only be visible once. The bug made it possible to open secret messages multiple times, defeating the point of the feature.

WhatsApp reportedly started rolling out the bug fix last week, so it should be available on your iPhone or Android phone soon if it isn’t already.

Even if you’re not affected, it’s important to keep the app up to date to ensure that all features work properly and there aren’t any security issues.

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