WhatsApp to redefine chat customisation with upcoming feature

In some good news for WhatsApp users who are bored of the typical dark green-coloured theme, the app is now rolling out a feature that will allow users to add some colours to their chats.

According to WABetaInfo, the Meta-owned instant messaging app will roll out a feature to choose a chat theme among 20 different colours by setting chat themes to specific conversations. 

With this new feature, available in the WhatsApp for iOS 24.20.71 update, users will have access to 22 distinct themes and 20 colours to choose from, significantly expanding their customisation options.

Users can select a default chat theme, within the app settings, that will be applied to all chats, providing a consistent look and feel throughout the application. 

In addition, users who want more variety can choose different themes for specific conversations within the chat info screen, to differentiate between personal, work, and group chats.

WhatsApp will automatically set a wallpaper based on the selected message colour, ensuring that the overall aesthetic of the chat aligns with the chosen theme. 

However, users can also choose different wallpapers that they prefer or may find relevant to the context of the conversation, making two chats, that share the same theme, look distinct.

Selecting a theme for a specific chat will not affect how that conversation appears on the recipient's phone and will not impose any changes on their contacts.

This feature is currently available to a limited number of users through the App Store and TestFlight app, including those participating in the beta program.

The new feature is available to some iOS users who install the latest update of WhatsApp from the App Store, and it is rolling out to more people over the coming weeks.