WhatsApp's New Custom Lists Feature: Stay Organised with Your Conversations—Here’s How!

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called "Lists," which is designed to simplify chat organisation. This tool allows users to group conversations into custom categories, enhancing the app's usability and streamlining communication. Building on the success of chat filters launched earlier this year, WhatsApp is providing users with greater control over their messaging experience.

The Lists feature enables users to create specific categories like “Family,” “Work,” or “Neighbourhood,” making it easier to find and prioritise chats. This is particularly beneficial for those juggling multiple conversations across different areas of their lives, as it reduces the need to scroll through a long chat list.

Setting up Lists is simple: users can tap the “+” icon in the filter bar at the top of the Chats tab to create and manage their categories. This feature accommodates both group and one-on-one chats, allowing for flexibility in how users organise their contacts. Categorised chats will appear neatly in the filter bar, making the app feel less cluttered and more user-friendly.

The rollout of Lists has begun and will reach all users worldwide in the coming weeks. Positive feedback on the chat filter feature has inspired WhatsApp to enhance in-app organisation further. Lists are expected to be particularly useful for those balancing personal and professional conversations.

WhatsApp also hints at future enhancements for the Lists feature, aiming to help users prioritise important chats and contacts. This addition represents a significant step toward a more personalised messaging experience, aligning with WhatsApp’s goal of creating an intuitive platform for its users. As the rollout continues, users can anticipate a more organised and focused way to communicate—one List at a time.