TL;DR
WhatsApp announced three group-chat features — Member Tags, Text Stickers and Event Reminders — beginning a staggered rollout starting today. The company provided feature descriptions in a blog post, but the exact app version and wider platform availability are not confirmed in the source.
What happened
WhatsApp revealed three new tools aimed at group conversations. Member Tags let users assign a short role or identifier to themselves that is specific to each group, so the same person can show different tags across different chats. Text Stickers allow any typed word to be converted into a sticker via the app’s Sticker Search, and newly created stickers can be added directly to sticker packs without first sending them in a chat. Event Reminders add scheduling controls to group events by allowing the event creator to set custom early reminders for invitees. WhatsApp described these features in its blog post and said they are rolling out starting today. The company did not specify which app version is required; Member Tags had been mentioned in recent release notes, and WhatsApp has a history of staged feature rollouts.
Why it matters
- Member Tags make it easier to display roles or context for people inside large or multi-purpose groups.
- Text Stickers let users emphasize words or phrases and streamline adding new stickers to packs.
- Event Reminders aim to reduce missed group events by letting organizers set custom advance alerts.
- The changes reflect continued refinement of group-chat features across major messaging platforms.
Key facts
- Three features announced: Member Tags, Text Stickers and Event Reminders.
- Member Tags can be customized per group so the same person can use different tags in different chats.
- Text Stickers can be created by typing into Sticker Search and added directly to sticker packs.
- Event Reminders let event creators set custom early reminders for invitees.
- WhatsApp published official descriptions of the features on its blog.
- The company said the features begin rolling out starting today.
- It is unclear from the source which WhatsApp app version is required for the new features.
- Member Tags had been referenced in the app’s release notes a few weeks before the announcement.
- The announcement follows recent group-chat updates in other platforms such as iOS Messages.
What to watch next
- Rollout progress and when the features become widely available — the source says rollout starts today but provides no timeline.
- not confirmed in the source: which exact WhatsApp app version is required to access the new features.
- not confirmed in the source: when or whether the features will be available on Android, desktop or web clients.
- not confirmed in the source: whether stickers and tags will sync across devices or accounts automatically.
Quick glossary
- Member Tag: A short label a user assigns to themselves within a group chat to indicate a role or context; can be customized per group.
- Sticker: A graphical element or image used in messaging apps to express an emotion or highlight content, typically larger and more expressive than emoji.
- Sticker Pack: A collection of stickers grouped together for organization and easy access within a messaging app.
- Event Reminder: A scheduled notification sent in advance of a planned event to remind invitees of the upcoming activity.
- Group Chat: A messaging thread that includes multiple participants and supports shared conversation, media and event coordination.
Reader FAQ
What are Member Tags?
Member Tags are customizable labels users can give themselves that are specific to each group, so one person can display different tags in different chats.
How do Text Stickers work?
You can turn any typed word into a sticker by using Sticker Search, and newly created stickers can be added directly to sticker packs without sending them first.
Do I need a specific WhatsApp version to get these features?
not confirmed in the source.
Will these features appear on Android or desktop?
not confirmed in the source.
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