WhatsApp is developing a new chat themes feature for its web version, according to a report from WABetaInfo. The update is expected to introduce up to 49 colour options, allowing users to customise chats with different themes, wallpapers and styles directly from the browser. Once available, the feature could make conversations more personalised and easier to distinguish, bringing WhatsApp Web closer to the customisation options already seen on mobile.
Chat themes coming to WhatsApp Web: What’s new
How the feature will work
According to the report, chat themes are designed as visual presets. When a user selects a theme, both the message bubble colour and wallpaper will change to create a consistent look. These options will likely be available within the settings on WhatsApp Web. The feature is expected to work similarly to chat themes already available on mobile versions of WhatsApp, bringing a more unified experience across devices.
In addition to a default theme, WhatsApp may allow users to set different themes for individual chats. This means each conversation can have its own unique style. For example, users could apply a simple theme for work chats and a more vibrant one for personal or group chats. This will likely make it easier for users to quickly identify conversations.
Privacy and rollout
Chat themes will remain private and visible only to the user who applies them. Other participants in the chat will not see these changes. The feature is currently under development and is expected to roll out in a future update, likely starting with beta users before a wider release.
