What to know

  • WhatsApp is developing a message threading feature for better conversation management.
  • The feature will allow users to group replies to specific messages into dedicated threads.
  • Currently in beta testing, it will be available for one-on-one chats, groups, communities, and channels.
  • No official release date has been announced yet.

If you've ever struggled to keep track of conversations in a bustling WhatsApp group chat, relief is on the way! WhatsApp is introducing a new threaded reply feature that will make managing replies and navigating discussions much simpler.

This upcoming feature will allow users to consolidate replies to specific messages into dedicated threads. Instead of scrolling endlessly to find scattered responses, you'll be able to view all replies linked directly to the original message in one place. This enhancement aims to bring order to chaotic chats and make lengthy discussions more manageable.

The feature was spotted in the Android beta version 2.25.7.7 by WABetaInfo, offering a preview of its functionality. Users will see a full-screen pop-up showcasing replies within a thread and can click on quoted messages for easy navigation. However, the original message being replied to won't appear in the threaded view—a detail that may evolve as development continues.

Threaded replies are expected to roll out across one-on-one chats, group conversations, communities, and channels. While the ability to reply within channels is still under development, this feature promises significant improvements for users coordinating plans or revisiting older responses in large groups.

As of now, WhatsApp has not announced an official release date for the threaded reply feature. It's still in the works, but once launched, it could become a game-changer for how you interact on the platform.

Via: The Verge, Source: WABetaInfo