How WhatsApp Uses Metadata

in #whatsapp • 21 hours ago
  1. The Open Graph Protocol
    The Open Graph Protocol is an open standard that allows websites to control how their content is displayed on social media and messaging apps. Websites can use Open Graph tags to specify the title, description, image, and URL that should be displayed when a user shares their content.

  2. How WhatsApp Uses Metadata
    When you share a link on WhatsApp, the app reads the website's metadata to determine how to display the content. If the website has specified a URL to share using meta or Open Graph tags, WhatsApp will automatically add that link to the end of the message.

  3. WhatsApp Versions
    This works the same way on all versions of WhatsApp, whether it's the Microsoft Store, Android, or iOS version. WhatsApp developers have implemented a system that reads website metadata and automatically adds the link to the end of the shared message.

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