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Dropbox transfer thumbnail no longer shows on WhatsApp
hello now when send on whatsapp link dropbox transfer thumbnail not working
this old screenshot
and this now
I really need you back to old one
I was sending a link now and found that the problem was solved
thanks dropbox you are the best
- Can anyone confirm? I usually get the image thumbnail showing when I share dropbox image link in whatsapp. But today (22 Aug 2024) I just get a black square box with no preview image.
Hi, Dropbox image will appear when you paste link and wait for few seconds. It happen same when we send links from other websites. Somebody recommended me to use this WhatsApp to send app on WhatsApp.
I noticed that from around the start of June, whenever I share my dropbox links through WhatsApp (either mobile or desktop) they no longer appear like they used to with thumbnail and title, a little detail that was extremely helpful when searching for a link or delivering to a client. Now, whenever I share a link, it only appears as an ugly generic link with a description of what Dropbox is as a service.
Hi Jay, as far as I know, the issue is still present in most messaging services: instagram, etc.
The link appears the same, no thumbnail or title 😞
I've tried different devices, browsers, clearing cache and it still looks the same.
Please let us have the links as they used to be, these new ones are awful and unpractical.
- Nancy
Dropbox Staff
Welcome back to our Community, aammash!
Which Dropbox platform are you using to generate your transfers? If you’re using the website or the mobile app, have you cleared their cache?
If yes, have you also cleared WhatsApp’s cache?
Do you use any other third-party apps for generating similar links? If yes, is the thumbnail not working only with Dropbox?
Let me know.
Which Dropbox platform are you using to generate your transfers? If you’re using the website or the mobile app, have you cleared their cache?
If yes, have you also cleared WhatsApp’s cache?
Do you use any other third-party apps for generating similar links? If yes, is the thumbnail not working only with Dropbox?
Let me know.
If Dropbox link previews or thumbnails aren’t displaying correctly—especially in WhatsApp—it might help to first determine if this issue happens across all platforms, like the Dropbox website or mobile app. Clearing the cache on the platform you're using, as well as in WhatsApp, often resolves preview issues by refreshing stored data. If you also use other cloud services, try sharing a similar link from those to see if the problem is unique to Dropbox. If it’s specific to Dropbox, reinstalling or updating the app could help, and contacting Dropbox Support may provide additional troubleshooting options.
Yes, only dropbox is not working well to show the preview thumbnail image, other apps are working fine sending their url link within whatsapp. When is dropbox going to address this issue, I been having this problem since 21 Aug 24.
- Hannah
Apologies for the delay here, Adrian L.5.
Thanks for providing all this info; our team is actively working on this at the moment.
You'll be updated, once we have more info.
- I am not about to get my image thumbnail when I share via whatsapp also. This happen to me just today, 22 Aug 2024
