v2.19.12 2026.8.2

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facebook/lexicalAug 30, 2026 → Sep 1, 20262 days between releases

What's New

Added sticker sending, group management APIs, and OpenTelemetry tracing support.

New Features

  • Added sticker sending functionality via new API endpoint.
  • Introduced group management APIs for join requests and member approval.
  • Added OpenTelemetry tracing support with trace context in logs.
  • Added Prometheus metrics endpoint for observability.
  • Enabled granular control for media download events.

Improvements

  • Enabled granular control for media download events.
  • Added OpenTelemetry tracing support for observability.
  • Added Prometheus metrics endpoint for monitoring.
  • Introduced group management APIs for join requests and member approval.
  • Added sticker sending functionality via new API endpoint.

Upgrade Notes

New API endpoints for sticker sending and group management are available. Configure media download settings if granular control is required. OpenTelemetry tracing is enabled by default but requires configuration for export.

The Two Releases

v2.19.12

v2.19.12

Aug 30, 2026· 2 months ago

Minimal release notes: "## Bogfixes - Fixed bug with runner configuration on registration step."

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2026.8.2

2026.8.2

Sep 1, 2026· 2 months ago

Waha 2026.8.2 introduces extensive new features including sticker sending, granular media download control, and comprehensive group management APIs. It also adds OpenTelemetry tracing and Prometheus metrics support.

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