WhatsApp has started rolling out a fresh set of features aimed at making group chats more organised, expressive, and easier to manage. The new updates introduce Member Tags, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders, helping users identify group members, add creativity to conversations, and ensure no one misses important events.
Meta-owned WhatsApp, one of the world’s most widely used instant messaging platforms, has announced several new features designed to reduce confusion in busy group chats. The update focuses on helping users quickly identify participants, express themselves more creatively, and stay on top of group events.
WhatsApp has confirmed that these features will roll out gradually over the coming weeks, meaning not all users will see them immediately. The exact rollout timeline has not been specified.
Member Tags allow users to add a short custom label next to their name in a group chat, helping others understand who they are or what role they play.
For example, a user can appear as:
“Saumya’s Brother” in a family group
“Treasurer” in a housing society group
“Goalkeeper” in a football team group
Each group can have a different tag, making it easier to identify members in large or unfamiliar groups.
While it may seem like a small update, Member Tags are particularly useful in:
Large housing or office groups
Community and event-based chats
Groups where members don’t know each other personally
This feature helps reduce confusion and improves communication clarity.
Text Stickers allow users to turn any typed word into a sticker instantly.
Type a word into the Sticker Search bar
WhatsApp automatically converts the text into a sticker
Send it immediately or save it for later use
Text Stickers add personality to conversations and offer a quick, expressive way to react—without searching for the perfect emoji or sticker pack.
WhatsApp has enhanced its group Events feature by allowing users to set early reminders for everyone invited to an event.
This ensures that members are notified in advance and reduces last-minute excuses like “Sorry, I forgot!”.
Users can already:
Create group events
Pin events in chats
Collect RSVPs
Share updates related to the event
The addition of reminders makes event planning within WhatsApp even more reliable.
Open a group chat
Edit your profile within the group
Add a short descriptive tag
Save changes
Open the sticker section in chat
Type a word in the Sticker Search bar
Instantly convert it into a sticker
Send or save it
Create an event in a group chat
Invite participants
Set an early reminder
WhatsApp will notify group members automatically
WhatsApp says these updates build on previous group chat improvements such as:
Sending files up to 2GB
HD photo and video sharing
Screen sharing
Voice chats for groups
The company is also working on upcoming features including:
WhatsApp usernames
Improved storage cleanup tools
Stronger security measures
An @all mention option for group chats