For those who feel overwhelmed by an endless stream of conversations on WhatsApp, Meta is rolling out a feature that should go a long way in helping you stay up to date.
Finding the conversations you need to prioritize can be tricky. The messaging service owned by Meta has just implemented new filters to help users Quickly find unread messages and group chats amidst the clutter.
The new filters, announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, aim to address two issues users have long had with WhatsApp’s chronological chat list.
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WhatsApp gets filters to help you locate messages
The first novelty is a dedicated unread messages filter that brings together all individual chats with unopened messages into a single view. No more endless scrolling through messages or using the search bar to find those unread badges lying around. With just one tap, you can quickly catch up on missed messages from your loved ones.
In addition to the unread messages filter, a new “Groups” option groups all your group conversations into a single list. Instead of mixing group chats and individual chats, now you just toggle to see all your group chats at a glance.
The ability to easily and separately access unread personal messages and group chats represents a huge improvement for WhatsApp users who have long been asking for better organizational tools. These content filters complement existing options, such as archived and starred chats, to provide further filtering and personalization of the chat feed.
When it comes to the unread conversations filter in particular, WhatsApp removes several tedious steps that were previously required to compile a list of unopened conversations. The new implementation integrates this functionality directly into the main navigation using a clearly visible switch.
The new chat filters are starting to roll out to the latest versions of WhatsApp on Android and iOS. Let’s also remember that Meta also recently added a search function by date on Android.