GoKawiilWhatsApp rolls out four tools for managing group chats
WhatsApp announced four new features for group chats: a 'Mentions and replies' filter to surface unread messages where a user was tagged or replied to, the option to pin messages indefinitely instead of for a set period, the ability to retroactively share recent messages with new members by tapping their name, and group-specific status updates visible only to members of that group. The company said the rollout will happen gradually rather than all at once.
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These additions target a common complaint about busy group chats—missed mentions and lost context for new members—suggesting WhatsApp is focused on retention within its most active chat format. The staggered rollout WhatsApp describes means users may see the features at different times, so availability could vary widely in the near term.
- New 'Mentions and replies' filter highlights unread messages where users were tagged or replied to
- Pinned messages in groups can now stay up indefinitely instead of expiring after a set time
- Group-only status updates and retroactive message sharing for new members are also rolling out
Source: 9to5mac.com — Marcus Mendes, 2026-10-30
Published there as: “WhatsApp announces four new features to make group chats easier to manage”
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