WhatsApp has launched a new feature designed to help users better manage their growing list of chats. Announced on Thursday, this update introduces “Custom Lists,” allowing users to categorize conversations with family, friends, colleagues, and more into personalized chat filters.
Building on the chat filtering system introduced in April, WhatsApp previously offered three basic filters: “All,” “Unread,” and “Groups.” With the new “Custom Lists,” however, users can create and name their own lists to organize their chats in a way that best suits their needs. This means that instead of scrolling endlessly through your chat history, you can quickly find and focus on the conversations that matter most to you.
To set up a custom list, users simply need to tap the plus sign (+) in the filter bar located at the top of the Chats tab. After naming the list, users can start adding contacts and groups, whether for work, family, friends, or any other category. As new lists are added, users can swipe across the screen to switch between categories effortlessly. If adjustments are needed, users can long-press on any list to add or remove chats at any time.
Despite the new additions, WhatsApp’s default view will still show the “All” category, which displays all messages in chronological order, ensuring that nothing is missed.
The Custom Lists feature is rolling out to users starting today and should become available to everyone in the coming weeks.
