WhatsApp Introduces 'Favorites' Feature for Better Contact Management

WhatsApp has always been about sending personal messages to friends and family. However, many users have been using it for work-related tasks as well.

To help separate personal contacts from others, WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called 'Favorites.' This feature allows users to highlight their favorite contacts in a dedicated window.

Pinning Contacts to the Top

With the Favorites feature, users can pin frequently contacted people to the top of their WhatsApp Chats and Calls screens. This new feature will appear alongside the existing All, Unread, and Groups filters. Users can also set favorites in the Calls tab for quick access. Here’s how you can add your contacts to WhatsApp's Favorites list:

Step 1: Open WhatsApp

First, open your WhatsApp application. You will see the 'Favorites' filter after the 'Unread' filter.

Step 2: Select the Favorites Filter

Select the 'Favorites' filter, and add your contacts or groups there from the chat screen.

Step 3: Manage Favorites from Settings

You can also manage your Favorites from your settings. Go to Settings > Favorites > Add to Favorites. You can reorder your favorite contacts at any time.

Step 4: Set Favorites in the Calls Tab

To set contacts as Favorites in the WhatsApp Calls tab, select the 'Add favorites' option and choose the contacts.

Updating WhatsApp

If the Favorites filter is not available yet, update your app from the Google Play Store or Apple's App Store. WhatsApp mentioned in its blog post that the update will be available to everyone in the coming weeks.

Benefits of the Favorites Feature

The company further stated, "Focusing on your favorites just got a lot easier on WhatsApp. You can quickly find the people and groups that matter most at the top of your calls tab and as a filter for your chats. Whether it's your family group chat or your best friend, your favorites will be the same across your chats and calls, so you can speed dial them from your calls tab too."

Conclusion

WhatsApp's new Favorites feature is designed to make it easier for users to manage their contacts, separating personal connections from work-related ones. By following the steps above, you can easily add and manage your favorite contacts, ensuring quick access to the people who matter most. Keep your app updated to enjoy this new feature as soon as it becomes available.