Compared to Messenger, also owned by Meta, it took WhatsApp a very long time to implement emoji reactions, and it's finally released this capability recently to much enjoyment from users worldwide. There was still a problem, however - namely that you only had six options, pre-chosen for you by the WhatsApp developers. This was undoubtedly still a step in the right direction, but many users wanted more. And today WhatsApp delivers, as you can now react with any emoji you want. Since you asked…... all emoji Reactions are here! We’re feeling π€©πππ€Έππ about it. Starting to roll out now to...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_react_to_whatsapp_messages_with_any_emoji-news-55008.php