WhatsApp status messages are stored on the user’s device, such as on their phone or tablet. When a user posts a status message, it is stored on the device in the WhatsApp application. This means that users can access their WhatsApp status messages even if they are not connected to the internet or the app is not running.

When a user posts a status message, it is uploaded to the WhatsApp servers. This allows the status message to be shared with the user’s contacts. When a user’s contact views the status message, it is downloaded from the WhatsApp servers and then stored on the contact’s device.

When a user posts a status message, it is visible to all their contacts. However, the user can set privacy settings to control who can view the status message. For example, the user can make the status message visible only to their close contacts or certain contacts.

When a user deletes a status message, it is no longer visible to their contacts. However, the status message is still stored on the user’s device and can be recovered if the user has a backup.

In addition to status messages, WhatsApp also stores other types of data, such as messages, photos, videos, and documents. All this data is stored on the user’s device and backed up to the WhatsApp servers. This means that users can access their data even if their device is lost or damaged.

In summary, WhatsApp status messages are stored on the user’s device and are uploaded to the WhatsApp servers when the user posts the status message. The status message is then shared with the user’s contacts and stored on their devices. The user can control who can view the status message and can delete it if they wish. All other data types are stored on the user’s device and backed up to the WhatsApp servers.