WhatsApp Business stores its statuses in a separate folder from personal WhatsApp. If your saver only reads the personal folder, Business statuses will not show up. Here is how to save WhatsApp Business statuses with Statusly. New to status saving? Read the personal WhatsApp guide first.
Save a WhatsApp Business status
- Choose the WA Business source — In the saver app, switch the source to WhatsApp Business so it scans the correct folder.
- Connect the Business status folder — Grant access to the WhatsApp Business folder under Android/media/com.whatsapp.w4b. You authorize only that folder.
- View the status in WhatsApp Business — Open WA Business, watch the status fully so the media caches locally before you scan.
- Scan, preview, and save — Return to the saver, scan, preview, and save to your gallery.
Why Business statuses live in a different folder
WhatsApp Business runs under the package com.whatsapp.w4b, so its cached statuses are stored separately at Android/media/com.whatsapp.w4b/WhatsApp Business/Media/.Statuses. Selecting the right source ensures the scan finds them.
Using both apps on one phone
If you use personal and Business WhatsApp together, grant both folders once and switch the source as needed. Video-specific tips are in save WhatsApp status videos.
Dual-SIM and work profile tips
Some phones isolate work profiles. If WA Business runs in a work profile, open Statusly inside the same profile when connecting folders. Android 14+ may show separate WhatsApp Business entries in the file picker — pick the one matching your active account.
Save Business statuses with Statusly
Free status saver supporting both personal WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business on Android. Editorial note: Statusly is developed by AIJsons.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do Business statuses not appear?
Most likely the source is still set to personal WhatsApp, or the Business folder was not authorized. Switch the source to WA Business and connect its folder.
Can I save both photo and video Business statuses?
Yes. Both are cached locally once viewed and can be copied to your gallery.
Will customers know I saved their catalog status?
No. Saving reads local cache only and sends no notification to the Business contact.