WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to organize message replies in threaded conversations. The enhancement aims at making conversations more manageable, especially in active group chats where discussions easily become disorganized. The feature will group replies to a specific message under a thread, making it easier for users to locate a particular response and navigate lengthy discussions.
When a user replies to a message that is quoted, the thread will remain anchored to the original message so that all the replies are kept together. Instead of making users scroll through a long list of individual replies, users will be able to follow and read all related responses in a dedicated thread. It will keep the conversation organized and easy to read, without making users scroll through the entire chat history to find one reply.
In group chats, this firm will make it a lot easier for users to reply to a specific topic. Currently, users can click on any quoted message to scroll up the chat to the original message, but it is hard to view what has been said on a topic. Viewing an entire thread on its own will be a major improvement.
The threaded replies feature was seen in an Android beta build and is in development. It’s anticipated that message threads will be functional for one-to-one conversations, group conversations, communities, and channels. That being said, the capacity to reply to messages within channels is in development.
A sneak peek screenshot provides an indication of how the threaded messages will appear once the feature is live. It displays a full-screen pop-up listing responses posted by various individuals in a group chat. Users will be able to tap on any quoted message to see all the replies in that thread; however, it appears that the initial message that is being replied to will not be included in the threaded view.
This update is a big improvement and will more than likely be popular among those who use WhatsApp to coordinate and plan with large groups, in addition to those who regularly use the search function to return to older message replies. There is no word yet on when message threads will be available to everyone who uses WhatsApp.
The introduction of threaded conversations is among WhatsApp’s ongoing efforts to refine user experience. The app has introduced several new features in the recent past, including colorful chat themes, linked social media profiles, and expanded ChatGPT image and voice message capabilities. These introductions reflect WhatsApp’s commitment to elevating its utility and user engagement.
The business tends to test new features on the Android app initially prior to rolling them out on the iOS app. To that end, users can expect the threaded reply feature on Android initially, with a broader rollout to additional platforms in the future.
Overall, the addition of threaded message replies will revolutionize how users interact with each other on WhatsApp, with conversations becoming more organized and easier to follow.
