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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## Out of Storage? WhatsApp Backups to Count Against Google Drive
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**Host:** Welcome back to Tech Talk. Today we’re diving into a change that could affect millions of WhatsApp users. Joining us is tech journalist Sara Lee, who’s been keeping a close eye on this development. Sara, thanks for being here.
**Sara Lee:** Thanks for having me!
**Host:** So, Sara, tell us what’s happening with WhatsApp backups and Google Drive.
**Sara Lee:** Essentially, until recently, WhatsApp backups weren’t counted against your Google Drive storage. That meant you could back up all your chats, photos, and videos without worrying about hitting your storage limit. But things are changing.
**Host:** I hear this is because of an announcement from Meta?
**Sara Lee:** Exactly. Back in November 2023, Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, announced that starting January 2024, WhatsApp backups would start using your 15GB of free Google Drive storage. [[1](https://www.androidpolice.com/find-whatsapp-backups-google-drive/)]
**Host:** Wow, that’s a big change. What does this mean for people who rely heavily on WhatsApp for messaging and sharing photos and videos?
**Sara Lee:** It means they need to be more mindful of their Google Drive storage. If you’re one of those people who backs up everything to the cloud, it might be time to reconsider what you store in your WhatsApp backups. Perhaps manually save important media to your phone’s storage instead.
**Host:** Any other tips for WhatsApp users?
**Sara Lee:** Check your backup settings! Make sure you’re comfortable with what’s being backed up. You can choose to exclude certain media types, like videos, to save space.
**Host:** Great advice, Sara. Thanks so much for breaking this down for us.
**Sara Lee:** My pleasure!
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