WhatsApp, a popular messaging app owned by Meta, has recently introduced a significant update to improve the user interface and make it more organized. The new feature called “chat filters” divides the home screen into three distinct sections: All, Unread, and Groups. This update is aimed at making it easier for users to manage and access conversations.
The chat filters are designed to separate different types of chats, making it easier for users to find and keep track of their conversations. The three categories introduced are specifically designed to help small businesses, startups, and interaction-based businesses such as travel groups optimize customer engagement without needing a new phone or number.
The three sections introduced are as follows:
1. Everyone: This section contains all conversations, both individual and group, sorted starting from the most recent.
2. Unread: All unread messages are visible here, sorted by the most recent, whether they are individual or group chats.
3. Groups: This section is dedicated exclusively to group conversations, both read and unread, organized by the time of the last message.
A Meta spokesperson commented on the new feature saying that “We believe filters will make it easier for people to stay organized and find the most important conversations, helping them navigate messages more effectively.” To access these new features, users need to update their WhatsApp app to the latest version available. However, the upgrade may not be immediate for everyone and may take a few days if it is not successful on the first attempt.
