WhatsApp, a popular instant messaging platform with over two billion users across the world, has introduced an exciting new feature for its millions of users across the world. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced the new “Custom Lists” feature that allows users to categorize their favorite contacts and groups, making it easier to access important conversations on the popular messaging platform. This feature is gradually being rolled out to Android and iOS users.

What is the new custom lists feature in WhatsApp?

The Custom Lists feature will allow users to create personalized lists of their favorite people and groups. With this option, users can organize their contacts based on categories such as family, friends, work colleagues or neighbors. The feature is further expected to improve chat accessibility by allowing users to easily filter conversations, a great addition for personal and professional use.

How to create a personalized list on WhatsApp

To use the Custom Lists feature, follow the steps below:

Update your WhatsApp to the latest version.

1. Go to the Chats tab: tap the filter bar above the chat list and select the “+” icon.
2. Create your personalized list: name your list and add contacts and groups as you wish.
3. Once created, these custom lists will appear at the top of the Chats tab, further allowing users to quickly access selected contacts or groups without having to scroll or search through the entire chat list.

Custom lists: simplify your conversations

With Personalized Lists, WhatsApp will bring a new level of organizational skills to the platform and make it easier for users to find specific chats available on their smartphone. Especially when beneficial for users who use WhatsApp for business purposes or for group coordination, this new feature will help streamline communication and improve the overall chat experience for users.

Now, with a single click, users will be able to access their essential chats without going through a cluttered chat list.

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