If you use WhatsApp on an Android smartphone and get a lot of photos and videos on the messaging account, it’s better not to save them in the backup data anymore.
This is because now WhatsApp backup data will use up your Google storage space.
The Android Police report stated that until now there was no Google Drive storage limit for WhatsApp backup data.
According to the report, until now WhatsApp data was not counted in the 15 GB storage of the Google account, but in November 2023, Meta announced that from the beginning of 2024, the WhatsApp backup will be counted in the Google storage. .
Now it’s time and WhatsApp backup data of users is using Google storage. To know about this, go to the Google account storage and click on the Other section, where a new addition called WhatsApp will appear.
Clicking on the arrow next to WhatsApp data there will open WhatsApp’s Manage Storage page, where you can see which chats and files are taking up space in Google Storage.
You can reduce your WhatsApp chat backup storage space by deleting large media files. According to the report, this change has been made for a few people and gradually all users’ backup data will become part of Google Storage.
Interestingly, WhatsApp had said in November that users would be notified about the change 30 days in advance, but the accounts that got the change did not receive any notification.
It should be noted that Google accounts come with 15 GB of free cloud storage which is used for Gmail, Drive and Photos etc. Backup of WhatsApp data is helpful when you change your phone and is easy to access through Google Drive.
Given the popularity of WhatsApp, it can be assumed that most users will have several GB of backup data, which can be a problem for those who are already running out of Google storage.
When Google’s free storage capacity for WhatsApp data is exhausted, then users will be directed to opt for Google One (1) subscription plan.
Google has also made a similar change for its popular app Photos, which previously offered free unlimited storage to users, but later limited it to 15 GB of storage.
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What are some strategies for managing WhatsApp backups if storage space is a concern?
## WhatsApp Backups Now Eating into Your Google Storage
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re talking about a change that could affect millions of Android users: WhatsApp backups now counting towards your Google Drive storage. Joining us to shed light on this is tech expert, [Guest Name].
**[Guest Name]:** Thanks for having me.
**Interviewer:** So, tell our viewers what’s going on here.
**[Guest Name]:** Basically, WhatsApp backups were previously exempt from the 15GB of free storage that Google Drive offers. Now, Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, has announced that starting in 2024, those backups will indeed consume your Google storage. [[1](https://faq.whatsapp.com/5503646096388294)]
**Interviewer:** That’s a big deal for people who rely on WhatsApp for photos and videos. What advice would you give them?
**[Guest Name]:** It’s definitely something to be aware of. If you have a lot of media in your WhatsApp chats, it might be wise to re-evaluate your backup strategy. You could choose to back up less frequently, or perhaps selectively backup only important chats. You could also consider exploring alternative cloud storage solutions to offload some of the burden from Google Drive.
**Interviewer:** Any final advice for our viewers?
**[Guest Name]:** Keep an eye on your Google storage usage and make sure you have enough space for the things that matter to you. And remember, there are different ways to manage your data – don’t be afraid to explore your options.
