Today, on 08th Jan 2026, WhatsApp has kicked off its first meaningful upgrades to WhatsApp group chats to make everyday conversations more organized, expressive, and easier to manage.
The company announced three new features that are designed to enhance the WhatsApp Group Chat experience.
Take a closer look below at what’s new and how it will enhance your group chat experience 👇
Feature 1. Member Tags: Instantly Know Who’s Who
WhatsApp group chats come with users who have different roles—sometimes you can’t find or remember who does what. With this update, WhatsApp now lets users add Member Tags to identify their role within a group. This will help you easily remember and understand messages, chats, or actions.
You can customize tags as per your WhatsApp group, which means the same contact associated with you in multiple groups can appear differently in different chats.
For example, you can tag Contact A as “Rahul’s Dad” in a family group and as a “Goalkeeper” in a sports group.
This tag feature will help manage large and active groups more easily.
Feature 2. Text Stickers: This feature will help you turn words into expressions
Chatting is now even more fun. WhatsApp announced this new feature, which can turn your words into funny and creative stickers, making your chats more memorable.
You can turn any word or phrase instantly into a sticker; you just need to type it into Sticker Search.
What’s even better?
You can save all these newly created text stickers directly to your sticker packs, so you don’t need to send them in a chat first to use them again. This makes it quick, personal, and perfect for messages you want to make stand out.
Feature 3. Event Reminders
Planning events in WhatsApp is now easier with this reminder feature. WhatsApp announced a new feature that allows you to set custom early reminders for events created in WhatsApp groups.
Whether it’s a birthday party, an important meeting, or an online call, the new reminders feature will ensure everyone shows up on time—and fewer plans fall through due to forgotten notifications.
Why are these 3 new features important?
These new features build on WhatsApp’s growing list of group tools, including:
- Large file sharing (up to 2GB)
- HD photo and video sharing
- Screen sharing
- Voice chats
Together, they reinforce WhatsApp’s focus on making group communication smoother, more personal, and more reliable—no matter the device or purpose.
FAQs: WhatsApp New Group Chat Features
- What new features has WhatsApp added to group chats?
- WhatsApp has introduced Member Tags, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders to improve clarity, expression, and coordination in group chats.
- What are WhatsApp Member Tags?
- Member Tags allow users to label their role in a group chat, such as “Admin,” “Coach,” or “Parent.” These tags can be customized for each group.
- How do Text Stickers work on WhatsApp?
- Users can type any word into Sticker Search and instantly turn it into a sticker. These stickers can be saved directly to sticker packs.
- What are Event Reminders in WhatsApp groups?
- Event Reminders let users set custom early reminders for group events, helping members remember meetings, parties, or calls.
- Are these WhatsApp features available on all devices?
- The features are rolling out gradually and will be available on supported Android and iOS devices with the latest WhatsApp updates.
