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 people 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 initially offered free unlimited storage to users, but then limited it to 15 GB of storage.
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What are some tips for managing WhatsApp storage after the policy change?
## Think Before You Back Up: New WhatsApp Policy Could Cost You Storage
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is tech expert, Sarah Jones, to discuss a significant change coming to WhatsApp. Sarah, what’s happening?
**Sarah:** Thanks for having me. Starting this year, WhatsApp backups will start counting towards your Google Drive storage.
**Host:** That’s a big change! For those who don’t know, WhatsApp backups used to be unlimited, right?
**Sarah:** Exactly. Until now, WhatsApp data wasn’t factored into the 15GB of free storage Google Drive offers. As reported by Android Police [[1](https://www.live2tech.com/how-to-backup-whatsapp-to-google-drive-on-iphone-step-by-step-guide/)], this changed in November 2023 when Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, announced this shift.
**Host:** What does this mean for users?
**Sarah:** Essentially, if you have a lot of photos and videos in your WhatsApp account, these backups could quickly eat up your Google Drive space. It might be a good idea to reconsider backing up all media going forward, or explore alternative storage solutions.
**Host:** That’s good advice. Any tips for our viewers on managing their WhatsApp storage going forward?
**Sarah:** Absolutely. Regularly clear out unnecessary chats, download important media files to your device instead of relying solely on backup, and consider using a separate cloud storage service for your most valuable WhatsApp data.
**Host:** Thanks for those tips, Sarah! It’s important to be aware of these changes and make informed decisions about our data.
