Instant Fixes for WhatsApp Status Music Not Showing

Are you struggling with WhatsApp Status music not showing? Don’t worry. This post from MiniTool MovieMaker (a free video maker for WhatsApp Status) explains effective fixes and expert advice to resolve the issue to help you enjoy seamless sharing.

WhatsApp Users Can Now Add Music to Their Status Updates

On Friday (March 28, 2025), WhatsApp launched a long-anticipated feature for the community platform that allows users to add songs to their Status updates and has added millions of songs for people to choose from.

In the past, many users wanted to add perfect soundtracks to photos or videos and share the moments of life with friends and family in a creative way. However, since there was no music on Status, they could only switch to the video editor to add songs to the video in advance or record the video while playing the desired music. Then, upload the video to share it as a status update.

Now, with Music on WhatsApp, you can easily and quickly add a song to your photo or video status in just a few clicks.

Here’s how to add music to your WhatsApp Status using the app’s built-in feature:

Step 1. Open the WhatsApp app and tap the Updates tab at the bottom.

Step 2. Click the + icon on your profile on the left of My status and select a photo or video from your phone gallery. You can also record a video.

Step 3. Tap the music icon at the top of your screen to open the music library. Find your desired song and click the arrow next to it.

Next, slide the handle on the bottom track to select the part of the music you want to add (up to 15 seconds for a photo and up to 60 seconds for a video) and click Done to save changes.

Step 4. Continue editing your photo or video. Finally, tap the send icon to share your status.

Note:

If you like and want to use the music in someone else’s status, tap the song’s name when viewing the status, tap the Add a status with music button, and create and share your status.

Tips:

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How to Fix WhatsApp Status Music Not Showing

WhatsApp has officially rolled out music on status, but some people are reporting that the feature is not working on their WhatsApp – the music option is missing or songs are not showing after clicking the music icon. Try the following troubleshooting steps to fix WhatsApp Status music not showing or working on iPhone and Android.

#Update WhatsApp

Make sure you have the latest version of the WhatsApp app installed. Outdated versions might have missing features. Search for WhatsApp on your device’s Google Play Store or Apple App Store. If there’s no Update button, your WhatsApp is up to date. If you see an Update button, tap it to install the latest version.

After that, open your WhatsApp and start a video or photo status to see if the music option is appearing or if this feature works properly.

#Clear WhatsApp Cache (Android Only)

You can also delete WhatsApp’s cache to fix the status music not working problem on Android. Open the Settings app, go to Apps, tap WhatsApp, click Storage, tap Clear cache, and confirm your choice.

If you’re using an iPhone, try offloading WhatsApp in the Settings app and reinstalling it.

#Reinstall WhatsApp

Alternatively, try reinstalling WhatsApp to fix Status music not working. Uninstall the app from your device and get it again from the app store.

#Check Internet Connection

Check your Internet connection, especially if no songs appear after you click the music icon. Try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data or switch to another Wi-Fi.

Note:

You might need to consider region restrictions if these tips don’t help. According to WhatsApp, music on Status is not yet available in some countries, including Brazil, and they will expand this feature to everyone as soon as possible. Or, report your problem to WhatsApp for assistance.

Conclusion

You can easily make your status sing by adding music on WhatsApp, which also makes your photo or video status update more expressive. However, WhatsApp Status music not showing or working can be frustrating, so this post gives 4 methods to resolve the problem. If none work, contact WhatsApp for help, or wait until this feature is rolled out in your region.

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