Quick Answer
There are a couple different ways to share your Facebook status on WhatsApp:
- Copy and paste the text of your status into a WhatsApp message or group chat
- Take a screenshot of your Facebook status and send the photo in WhatsApp
- Use a third party app like IFTTT to automatically share your Facebook statuses to WhatsApp
The easiest options are to manually copy/paste the text or take a screenshot. Read on for more details on all the methods!
Copy and Paste Facebook Status Text
One simple way to put your Facebook status on WhatsApp is to copy and paste the text. Here’s how:
- Go to Facebook and write a new status update as you normally would.
- Once you’ve written and posted your status, click on the date stamp (ex: “5 mins ago”) next to your status text.
- This will open a popup with just your status text. Highlight all the text and copy it.
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat or group you want to share the status in.
- Paste the copied status text into the message box and send.
That’s all there is to it! The only downside to this method is that you only get the text – any photos, videos, or other media from your Facebook status won’t be included. But for simple text updates, it’s a quick and easy way to share your post.
Send a Screenshot
If you want to share the full Facebook status including any photos, videos, or other media, you can take a screenshot and send that in WhatsApp.
Here’s how to screenshot and send a Facebook status on WhatsApp:
- Go to Facebook and view your latest status update.
- Take a screenshot on your phone. On iPhone, press the Home button + Lock button at the same time. On Android, press Power + Volume Down.
- Open your phone’s gallery and crop the screenshot if needed so only your status is shown.
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat or group you want to share it with.
- Tap the attach button and select the Facebook status screenshot from your gallery.
- Send the image.
This ensures you share the full status just as it looks on Facebook. The only potential issues are that any videos won’t play, and some status backgrounds could look messy in screenshot form. But overall this is an easy way to get your status on WhatsApp!
Use IFTTT to Automate Sharing
If you find yourself wanting to share all your Facebook statuses to WhatsApp automatically, you can set up an IFTTT applet to do it for you.
IFTTT stands for “If This Then That” and allows you to create automations and connections between different apps and services.
Here’s how to use IFTTT to auto-share Facebook statuses on WhatsApp:
- Sign up for an IFTTT account if you don’t already have one.
- Install the IFTTT app on your phone.
- Tap “Create” and search for the Facebook service.
- Select the trigger “New status update”
- Search and select the WhatsApp service as the action.
- For action, select “Send image”.
- Connect/log in to your WhatsApp account so IFTTT can access it.
- Choose the WhatsApp group or chat you want to send statuses to.
- Turn on your new applet and it will now automatically send your Facebook statuses to WhatsApp!
The major advantage here is automation – set it up once and you’re done. The limitation is that IFTTT can only send images, so your status text won’t be included. But it’s a handy option if you post a lot of photo statuses.
Compare Methods
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So in summary, manually copy/pasting text or sending a screenshot gives you the most control and fidelity, while IFTTT automates the process but only for image posts. Choose the method that best fits your sharing needs!
Troubleshooting Facebook to WhatsApp Sharing
Unfortunately, sometimes you may run into issues trying to share a Facebook status on WhatsApp. Here are some common problems and fixes:
Can’t access Facebook status link
Facebook changed their status links in 2018. If you’re trying to view an old status update, the link may no longer work. Navigate to your profile and click the “Posts” section to find and view historical statuses.
Status text not copying fully
Facebook text statuses have a character limit around 63,206 characters. If your status is extremely long, it may hit that limit when copying. Try shortening your status before sharing to WhatsApp.
Can’t save status screenshot to gallery
Make sure you have storage permissions enabled for your phone’s gallery app. Also check that you’re not saving to external SD card storage, which WhatsApp can’t access to attach photos.
IFTTT not automatically sharing
Check the activity log of your IFTTT applet to see if any errors occurred. The connection between Facebook and WhatsApp may have dropped, so you may need to re-authenticate and set up the applet again.
Status image not sending in WhatsApp
WhatsApp has a maximum file size of 30MB for images and videos. If your Facebook photo or video is larger than that, it won’t send. Compress or resize the image before attaching in WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common FAQs about sharing Facebook statuses on WhatsApp:
Does WhatsApp automatically share my Facebook status?
No, there is no native integration between Facebook and WhatsApp to automatically share statuses. You have to manually copy/paste text, send a screenshot, or use IFTTT to connect them.
Can I share Facebook statuses to a WhatsApp group?
Yes! All the methods above allow you to share statuses to any WhatsApp conversation, whether individual or group chats.
Why can’t I share Facebook video statuses on WhatsApp?
Unfortunately WhatsApp does not support sending Facebook videos. When taking a video screenshot, it just shares as an image. IFTTT also only supports sharing images. So videos from Facebook statuses can’t be shared as playable videos in WhatsApp.
Will my Facebook status links work in WhatsApp?
Yes, any web links that were included in your Facebook status should still be clickable when sharing the text or screenshot to WhatsApp. This allows people to see the full context of your status even if coming from WhatsApp.
Can I automatically re-share old Facebook statuses to WhatsApp?
The only way to automatically share previous Facebook statuses is if you had IFTTT set up at the time it was originally posted. Otherwise, you would have to go back, view the old status, and manually copy or screenshot it to share on WhatsApp after the fact.
Is sharing Facebook statuses on WhatsApp bad for privacy?
Potentially yes, depending on your privacy settings. Double check that your Facebook profile and status updates are set to be visible to only your intended WhatsApp recipients. Restricting statuses to Friends Only or a custom Close Friends list can help avoid over-sharing.
Conclusion
While Facebook and WhatsApp don’t directly integrate, you have a few handy options to share your favorite Facebook statuses with your WhatsApp friends and groups. Manually copying the text or sending a screenshot gives you the most control over exactly what gets shared. Or you can set up an automation with IFTTT if you want new photo statuses sent to WhatsApp automatically.
With these tips, you can easily bridge the gap between your Facebook profile and WhatsApp contacts when you want to share statuses between the platforms. So next time you post a fun Facebook update, go ahead and pass it on to your WhatsApp circles as well!