WhatsApp Launches New 'Chat Filters' Feature: See How It Works
Producer: Priyanka DasEditor: Manuj Yadav
WhatsApp has recently added several new features to make it easier for individuals to use the app while protecting their privacy.
The instant messaging platform has added another tool that will help you filter through your communications more efficiently.
The new feature is called “chat filters” that will allow users to effortlessly search for messages from groups, specific contacts or businesses.
Chat filters are tools or features within messaging applications that allow users to sort, organize or prioritise their conversations based on specific criteria.
With chat filters, users can categorize their conversations based on various factors such as sender, keywords, groups, or time, making it easier to manage a large volume of messages.
This functionality is akin to organizing emails in Gmail using labels or categories, enabling users to streamline their communication and focus on the most important or relevant chats.
WhatsApp has currently introduced three filters: All, Unread, and Groups.
The All filter in WhatsApp displays all of your chats in their default view. Conversely, the “Unread” filter shows only those chats that you haven't responded to or that have been marked as unread, helping you prioritize and catch up on pending messages.
When you select the “Groups” filter, WhatsApp displays all of your group discussions, making it easier to access and manage your group chats separately from individual conversations.
WhatsApp believes that filters will “make it easier for people to stay organised and find their most important conversations and help navigate through messages more efficiently.”