Hidden Code in ChatGPT's Latest Android App Reveals Direct WhatsApp Sticker Export Feature

OpenAI appears to be developing a feature that would let ChatGPT users generate custom AI stickers and export them directly to WhatsApp, eliminating the current multi-step manual process. The evidence comes from an APK teardown of the latest ChatGPT Android app conducted by Android Authority and reported by multiple outlets .

What the hidden code reveals

In ChatGPT Android app version 1.2026.216, researchers discovered a set of string resources pointing to a feature called "ChatGPT Stickers." The discovered strings include :

• "ChatGPT Stickers" — the feature name
• "Add to chat apps" — the primary action label
• "Add to WhatsApp" — the dedicated export button
• "Couldn't add stickers to WhatsApp" — an error message
• "Download stickers" — an alternative option to save locally
• "WhatsApp (minimum 3 required)" — a validation note, matching WhatsApp's requirement that sticker packs contain at least three stickers

The code also includes a specific Android intent action (com.whatsapp.intent.action.ENABLE_STICKER_PACK), a system-level mechanism that allows third-party apps to hand off a sticker pack directly to WhatsApp .

How the feature would work

The feature is designed to consolidate what is currently a cumbersome workflow: generating an image in ChatGPT, downloading it, cropping or editing it, and using a separate tool to convert it into a WhatsApp-compatible sticker. Instead, ChatGPT would handle the entire pipeline natively :

1. Users generate an AI sticker inside the ChatGPT app.
2. A share or export menu offers an "Add to WhatsApp" option.
3. ChatGPT automatically formats the image into a WhatsApp-compatible sticker pack.
4. The pack is pushed directly into WhatsApp via the Android intent mechanism.

No external apps, manual formatting, or cropping steps would be required .

Which messaging platforms are (and aren't) mentioned

• WhatsApp is explicitly named multiple times in the code strings — it is the primary and currently only named export destination .
• The broader string "Add to chat apps" (using the plural) suggests the code was written with potential future multi-platform support in mind, even though no other apps are referenced .

No other specific messaging platforms — such as Telegram, Signal, Facebook Messenger, or iMessage — appear in the discovered strings. The code does not explicitly reference any platform other than WhatsApp .

Current launch status

The "ChatGPT Stickers" feature is not yet live and has not been publicly announced by OpenAI . It was discovered only as hidden, inactive code within the APK. Researchers found no evidence of a functional user interface or any indication that the feature has been enabled for any accounts .

OpenAI has not commented on the leak, and no release timeline has been given . The feature is believed to still be in active development.

What this means for users

If OpenAI ships this feature, it would make ChatGPT one of the most convenient tools for creating custom WhatsApp stickers. Currently, users who want AI-generated stickers must either use WhatsApp's built-in Meta AI sticker generator or go through the manual export process. A native ChatGPT pipeline would offer a more direct alternative, particularly for users who already rely on ChatGPT for image generation .

However, because the feature was discovered through an APK teardown — not an official announcement — plans could change or the feature could be canceled entirely before release.