If you love using stickers in your WhatsApp chats, ChatGPT is working on a new feature that could prove to be extremely useful. ChatGPT users have long relied on the AI chatbot to create stickers for WhatsApp and other chat apps. However, the process is entirely manual: prompt ChatGPT to create the stickers, download them, crop them, and import them into WhatsApp. It works, but it’s not easy or efficient.

While digging through the latest version of the ChatGPT app (v1.2026.216), we found evidence that OpenAI is working on a new feature aimed specifically at creating stickers for apps like WhatsApp. There are a bunch of new strings in the app’s code:

• ChatGPT Stickers
• Add to chat apps
• Add to WhatsApp
• WhatsApp (3 minimum)
• Couldn’t add stickers to WhatsApp
• Download stickers

The feature itself is named “ChatGPT Stickers” and will offer users the option to add stickers to chat apps. However, it currently seems only to support WhatsApp. Users can tap the “Add to WhatsApp” option to add their created stickers to WhatsApp as a custom sticker pack.

How the current manual process works

Up until now, creating a custom sticker with ChatGPT has been a multi-step process. Users would need to open ChatGPT, write a detailed prompt describing the sticker they want, wait for the AI to generate an image, and then download that image to their device. From there, they would need to open a third-party sticker-making app or use WhatsApp’s built-in sticker tools to cut out the background, resize the image, and import it into WhatsApp as a sticker. This workflow is not only time-consuming but also requires a certain level of technical comfort. Many users simply give up or settle for generic sticker packs.

The new feature, if it rolls out as expected, would eliminate most of those steps. Instead of manually downloading and cropping images, users would be able to create stickers directly within the ChatGPT interface and then export them to WhatsApp with a single tap. That would make custom sticker creation accessible to a much broader audience, including people who don’t consider themselves tech-savvy.

What the code reveals

The discovery comes from an APK teardown, a process where developers examine the internal files of an app to find hidden or upcoming features. In this case, the code strings found in ChatGPT version 1.2026.216 point to a new sticker creation and export flow. The presence of the string “WhatsApp (3 minimum)” is particularly telling. It indicates that the app will require users to create at least three stickers before they can be added to WhatsApp. That is not a limitation on ChatGPT’s end, though; instead, WhatsApp’s documentation specifies that a sticker pack must contain a minimum of three and a maximum of 30 stickers.

The code also includes an explicit Android intent action: com.whatsapp.intent.action.ENABLE_STICKER_PACK. This is an Android intent action used by third-party apps to send stickers to WhatsApp. It offers further evidence that ChatGPT is working on exporting stickers to WhatsApp. For developers, this is a familiar integration point: apps that want to add stickers to WhatsApp must use this intent to trigger the “add sticker pack” flow in WhatsApp. ChatGPT appearing to use the same intent is a strong signal that the feature is being built with WhatsApp’s official integration guidelines in mind.

Potential impact on WhatsApp users

WhatsApp has supported custom sticker packs for years, but the process of creating them has never been particularly smooth. Third-party apps like Sticker Maker and personal sticker apps have filled the gap, but they often require manual image editing or have awkward interfaces. ChatGPT’s entry into this space could make sticker creation a conversational experience. Instead of opening a dedicated sticker-making app, users could simply describe the sticker they want in natural language. The AI could then generate a set of stickers that match the user’s description, and the user could preview them before exporting to WhatsApp.

For example, a user could ask ChatGPT to create a set of funny cat stickers with different expressions. The AI would generate several variations, and the user could pick their favorites. Once they have at least three stickers, the “Add to WhatsApp” button would appear. Tapping it would open WhatsApp’s sticker pack confirmation screen, and the stickers would be instantly added to the user’s sticker tray. This is a significant improvement over the current manual workflow.

What about other chat apps?

The code strings also mention “Add to chat apps,” which suggests that OpenAI may have broader plans beyond WhatsApp. However, the current evidence only shows support for WhatsApp. It’s possible that other chat apps like Telegram, Signal, or Facebook Messenger could be added later. Telegram, for instance, has its own sticker platform that allows custom sticker packs, but the process involves creating a bot and uploading stickers via a bot API. Signal also supports custom stickers, but again, the process is more technical. If ChatGPT could export directly to multiple apps, it would make the feature even more versatile.

For now, though, the focus appears to be on WhatsApp, likely because it has the largest user base and the most straightforward Android intent system for third-party sticker integration. WhatsApp is also known for its huge sticker culture in many regions, particularly in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and parts of Europe, where users frequently exchange stickers in personal and group chats.

ChatGPT’s growing integration with mobile platforms

This sticker feature is part of a broader trend: OpenAI has been steadily integrating ChatGPT into mobile operating systems and other apps. In recent months, ChatGPT has gained features like voice shortcuts on Android, better widget support, and deeper integrations with device-level services. The company appears to be focused on making ChatGPT not just a standalone app, but an assistant that can interact with other apps on your phone. A stickers feature might seem small, but it’s a meaningful example of how AI can be woven into everyday communication.

OpenAI has also rolled out ChatGPT memory, real-time search, and advanced data analysis to mobile users. The company’s partnership with Apple and other tech giants suggests a future where AI assistants can control or interact with many different apps. The sticker feature would be a practical demonstration of this vision: a user asks AI to create something, and the AI pushes it directly into the app where it is needed.

What about the quality and safety of generated stickers?

One important consideration is how OpenAI will handle the generation of stickers that might contain copyrighted characters, logos, or inappropriate content. Sticker packs created by users are often full of memes, cartoon characters, or pop culture references. It remains to be seen whether ChatGPT will have policies in place to limit such content, and how those policies will be enforced. The feature will likely rely on ChatGPT’s existing content moderation systems, which already block certain types of content. But stickers are unique because they are meant to be cute, funny, or expressive, which may lead to more edge cases.

Another question is whether the stickers will be static images or animated GIFs. WhatsApp supports animated stickers, and ChatGPT is capable of generating animated content, but the current evidence does not clarify whether animated stickers will be supported. Given that WhatsApp’s sticker pack format can include both static and animated WEBP files, OpenAI could potentially support both. But for now, that remains speculation.

When can you expect this feature?

The feature isn’t available yet, and it’s unclear how long it will take for ChatGPT developers to get it ready for rollout. Hopefully, it will happen sooner rather than later. OpenAI often tests features in beta before a broader release, and this could be one of those features that appears in a future app update. Users who are part of the ChatGPT Plus subscription tier might get early access, as OpenAI has a history of rolling out new features to paying subscribers first.

The development community is already buzzing about this discovery. On social media, users have expressed excitement about the possibility of creating custom sticker packs without ever leaving the ChatGPT app. Some are even speculating about what other export features could be added in the future, such as exporting generated images directly to Instagram Stories or Snapchat. While those are just ideas for now, the underlying trend is clear: AI-generated content is becoming easier to share across social and messaging platforms.

For the time being, those who want to use ChatGPT to create WhatsApp stickers will still have to go through the manual process. The new feature is a promising glimpse of what’s to come, but it is not yet available. As with all APK teardowns, it is possible that the feature could change, be delayed, or never see the light of day. But given how much sense it makes, and how many users would benefit from it, the odds are good that we’ll see it launch eventually.

In the meantime, the discovery shows that OpenAI is listening to how people actually use ChatGPT. Stickers have become a universal language in chat apps, and letting users easily create their own with AI is a natural extension of that. Whether you’re sending a playful nudge to a friend, celebrating a birthday, or just expressing a mood, having a personalized sticker on hand can make the conversation more fun. Once ChatGPT makes that process as simple as typing a few words, the days of hunting for the perfect sticker might finally be over.

Source:Android Authority News