After introducing a variety of new features, WhatsApp is now working on developing a new feature to improve how users customise their conversations on the Web platform. According to the reports, Meta’s instant messaging platform is reportedly working on bringing chat themes to WhatsApp Web. For the unversed, this feature is already available on the mobile app.
So far, users on iOS and Android can customise chats by applying different colours and wallpapers, making it more appealing and visually comfortable. Now, the company seems to be preparing to bring similar functionality to desktop users, where it has been limited.
As per the early previews, the feature will allow users to choose from multiple theme presets that change both message bubble colours and chat backgrounds. These themes are expected to be accessible directly from the settings menu on the web client, offering a more cohesive and visually appealing interface.
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Along with global themes, WhatsApp is also working on chat-level customisation, the report added. This will allow users to apply different themes to individual conversations, making it easier to distinguish between personal chats, work discussions and group conversations.
The report also suggests that WhatsApp is working with a wide range of theme options, potentially offering dozens of variations with subtle differences in tones and styles. This would give users greater flexibility compared to the current setup, where only basic wallpaper changes are available.
It must be noted that these visual changes will remain private and visible only to users applying them. The other participants in the chat will continue to see the default interface. The report also mentioned that the feature is still under development and is expected to roll out to beta testers in a future update before a wider release.