Spread of viral WhatsApp messages drops by 70% following introduction of forwarding limit

By Qishin Tariq

WhatsApp's curb against viral misinformation results in a 70% decrease in highly forwarded messages. — AFP

WhatsApp says it has seen a 70% decrease in highly forwarded messages, following measures to curb the virality of messaging.

A WhatsApp spokesperson told TechCrunch in a statement that this was the result of introducing a limit to sharing “highly forwarded messages” to just one chat.

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