WhatsApp Tests Automatic Welcome Messages for Group Chats
WhatsApp is testing an automatic welcome message for group chats, a beta-stage change on Android that would greet new members as soon as they join. Rollout timing and availability remain unclear.
Automatic greetings at the moment someone joins
The feature would show a short welcome text as soon as a person enters a group, before they start scrolling through older messages. New members could see the greeting right away, while group admins would have a built-in way to welcome them automatically.
Admin control and message scope
The feature is built around group admins and group-chat management. What remains open is whether admins will be able to customize the welcome text or whether WhatsApp will use a fixed system message. It is also not yet clear whether the greeting will be fully automatic or whether it will use an admin-configurable template.
For now, the feature stays focused on group conversations. It does not change other parts of WhatsApp.
Beta rollout on Android, with availability still open
The update is in beta testing on Android, and the exact version, rollout scope and wider release timing are still unclear. It is also not confirmed whether the feature will stay limited to Android or eventually move to iPhone.
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