Highlights
- Microsoft Copilot will no longer be available on WhatsApp starting January 15, 2026.
- Users can access Copilot on WhatsApp until the cut-off date, after which it will remain available via the Copilot mobile app (iOS/Android), web (copilot.com) and Windows.
- Chat histories from WhatsApp will not transfer to other platforms.
If you have been using Microsoft’s Copilot AI via WhatsApp, this news is for you. In a recent development, Microsoft has just announced that its AI-powered assistant will no longer be accessible on WhatsApp starting January 15, 2026.
This move ends the widely used integration that allowed users to interact with Copilot directly within the messaging platform. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming change.
Why Microsoft’s Copilot AI Is Leaving WhatsApp?
According to Microsoft, the discontinuation is a direct result of WhatsApp’s revised platform policies. The company revealed that WhatsApp is removing all LLM-based chatbots from its platform effective January 15, 2026.
“This is due to recent updates to WhatsApp’s platform policies removing all LLM chatbots from the platform effective January 15th, and as a result, Copilot will be discontinued. We’re working to ensure a smooth transition for users and enable their continued Copilot access on mobile, web, and PC,” Microsoft explained.
In an official blog post, the company reflected on the impact of the feature, stating, “Since launching in late 2024, Copilot on WhatsApp has helped millions of people connect with their AI companion in a familiar, everyday setting. We’re incredibly proud of the impact it’s had. But starting January 15, 2026, Copilot will no longer be available on WhatsApp.”
What Happens After January 15, 2026?
WhatsApp users can continue accessing Copilot until January 15 cut-off. After that date, the chatbot will cease functioning on the messaging app.
However, Copilot will remain available through other Microsoft-supported platforms. Users can access the AI assistant via Copilot mobile app for iOS and Android, Copilot on the web at copilot.com and Copilot on Windows.
Microsoft also clarified that chat histories from WhatsApp will not carry over to other Copilot platforms. Since WhatsApp access was unauthenticated, user conversations cannot be transferred. The company advises users to save important chats before the discontinuation date. “If you’d like to keep a record of your conversations, we recommend exporting your chat history using WhatsApp’s built-in tools prior to January 15, 2026,” said Microsoft.
The announcement ensures users have more than enough time to transition to alternative Copilot access points and preserve their data ahead of the change.
FAQs
Q1. When will Microsoft Copilot stop working on WhatsApp?
Answer. Copilot will no longer be accessible on WhatsApp starting January 15, 2026, following WhatsApp’s updated policies removing all LLM-based chatbots.
Q2. Why is Copilot being discontinued on WhatsApp?
Answer. The discontinuation is due to WhatsApp’s revised platform policies, which ban all LLM chatbots from the platform effective January 15, 2026.
Q3. How can users continue using Copilot after January 15, 2026?
Answer. Copilot will remain available via the Copilot mobile app (iOS/Android), Copilot on the web (copilot.com), and Copilot on Windows. However, chat histories from WhatsApp will not transfer to these platforms.
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