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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How will the upcoming changes to WhatsApp backups affect my Google Drive storage?
## WhatsApp Backup Changes: What You Need to Know
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re talking about some upcoming changes to WhatsApp backups on Android. Joining us to discuss this is tech expert, [Name of Alex Reed]. Thanks for being here.
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me.
**Interviewer:** So, for those who might not be aware, what’s changing with WhatsApp backups?
**Alex Reed:** Essentially, WhatsApp backups on Android will now be included in your Google Drive storage quota. [[1](https://support.google.com/android/thread/243899327/upcoming-changes-to-whatsapp-chat-history-backup-on-android?hl=en)]Previously, these backups weren’t counted towards your 15GB of free Google storage.
**Interviewer:** That’s a significant change, especially for heavy WhatsApp users.
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely! This means if you have a lot of photos and videos in your WhatsApp chats, those backups are going to eat into your Google storage space. You might find yourself hitting your limit sooner than expected.
**Interviewer:** What are some tips for users who want to avoid running out of storage?
**Alex Reed:** It’s a good idea to review your WhatsApp settings and decide what you actually need stored in the backup. Maybe exclude photos and videos, or choose to manually backup your data less frequently.
**Interviewer:** Any final thoughts for our viewers?
**Alex Reed:** Be aware of this change and take steps to manage your storage accordingly. If you don’t want to pay for extra Google storage, now’s the time to adjust your WhatsApp backup habits.
