WhatsApp Working On Custom Group Tags To Help Users Identify Members Easily: All You Need To Know

If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling endlessly through a busy WhatsApp group, trying to remember who’s who, the messaging platform may finally have a fix on the way. Meta-owned WhatsApp is quietly testing

a new feature that lets users add short, personalised tags next to their names, making group chats a lot easier to navigate. The feature is currently available only to a limited number of Android beta testers, but it already looks like one of the most practical updates for communities, project teams, and social groups. This development was first reported by WABetaInfo, which regularly tracks WhatsApp’s new features.What The New Feature Allows You To DoWhatsApp’s upcoming group-member tags essentially give users the ability to attach a label, up to 30 characters, to their name inside a specific group. These tags can highlight roles, responsibilities, or even quirky personality traits. Think of labels like “Coach”, “Project Manager”, “Moderator”, or even something fun like “Meme King”. According to WABetaInfo, these tags act as identity markers within a group, helping others understand who you are without needing to scroll through old messages.Not Admin-Controlled, Just User-ControlledOne of the best parts about this feature is that it’s completely optional and managed by users themselves. Unlike display names or profile names, group tags don’t come with any hierarchy. You can choose to use them or skip them entirely. This makes the feature especially useful for groups where clarity is more important than structure, think neighbourhood chats, sports clubs, or workplace teams. WhatsApp is also imposing a few sensible limitations. Users cannot include symbols, links, or checkmarks in their tags. This seems to be aimed at preventing impersonation or spam-like behaviour, keeping the feature safe and clean for everyone.ALSO READ: WhatsApp To Let iPhone Users Run Multiple Accounts On One Phone, All Details HereTags Are Group-SpecificEvery tag you create is tied to a specific group. So if you label yourself “Team Lead” in a work group, that tag will stay only within that chat and won’t show up in your friends or family groups. However, the tag won’t disappear even if you switch phones or reinstall WhatsApp, as long as you continue using the same account.How To Add Or Edit Your Group TagTrying out the feature is straightforward if you’re part of the beta programme, that is. All you have to do is open WhatsApp, go to the group chat, and head into the Group Info section. Tap on your own name in the members list, and you’ll find an option to add or edit your tag. Enter something simple like “Designer”, “Captain”, or “Foodie”, save it and it will instantly appear next to your name for everyone in the group. Right now, this feature is available only to Android beta testers, but WhatsApp usually rolls out new tools gradually. A wider release on Android and later on iOS, seems likely in the coming weeks.