https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/07/whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-says-the-chat-app-could-introduce-ads-in-status/ > WhatsApp’s cat-and-mouse game with ads continues. While the company is not planning to show ads in the main inbox, it could still show ads in Status — the app’s Stories-like feature — and channels. > In an interview with Brazilian media, WhatsApp’s head, Will Cathcart said that the company is not planning to show any ads in the main inbox, but could show ads in other places.