WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to pin up to three messages in individual and group chats. Previously, users could only pin one message, but this update provides more flexibility in organizing important messages. To pin a message, users can long-press on it, select “Pin” from the menu, and choose the duration for which they want the message to be pinned. The default duration is seven days, but users can also pin messages for 24 hours or 30 days. Once the duration expires, the message is automatically unpinned unless manually unpinned by the user.
In group chats, group admins can enable members to pin messages. When a message is pinned, all members of the group are notified about it. However, new members joining the group after a message is pinned won’t see the pinned message. Additionally, users who don’t have the group chat history or who deleted the message before it was pinned won’t see the pinned message either. This feature provides a convenient way for users to highlight and access important information within their chats, improving the overall chat organization and user experience.
Users can pin different types of messages, including text, images, and polls. When a pinned message is clicked, users can navigate to that entire message in the conversation, making it easier to find and refer back to important information. This update enhances the usability of WhatsApp by giving users more control over their chat organization and access to critical information, whether in individual or group conversations.
