WhatsApp innovates with the possibility of personalizing the chat screen with new themes. This feature, currently in the testing phase for certain users, allows you to choose styles adapted to your preferences. Find out how to transform your interactions into a unique and engaging visual experience.
WhatsApp Messenger is one of the most popular messaging platforms in the world. You can use this email service on almost any device that has a web browser. In addition to its popularity, did you know that it is easy to customize the chat screen in WhatsApp?
Indeed, previously, users could choose from several curated wallpapers, set their own image as their chat background, and even switch between light and dark modes. Thanks to recent updates, it is now possible to customize the appearance of conversations, similar to what Meta’s sister platforms such as Facebook Messenger and Instagram offer.
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Let’s take a look at how you can use the new chat themes to personalize the WhatsApp chat screen.
How to use the new chat themes on WhatsApp
Here are a few things to keep in mind before we get into chat themes and how to use them.
- This feature is currently available to some beta users on Android. It should be available to all users soon.
- The chat theme will only be applied on your side. The other person’s chat screen will remain as they set it.
- You can choose from dark mode and light mode themes.
- Change the intensity of the theme according to your preferences.
- This theme will not be applied to WhatsApp web or the app versions for macOS and Windows.
Personalize your WhatsApp chat with the new themes feature
Now, let’s find out how to personalize WhatsApp chat screen using these new themes. Here we go.
- First, open WhatsApp and go to the chat screen whose theme you want to change.
- With the chat screen open, tap the three-dot menu on the right and choose Chat Theme.
- You will now see several themes to choose from.
- Just select between simple themed pens or pens with different wallpapers.
- You can also select the background type and color of the chat bubbles.
- Once you’ve chosen your theme, simply tap the green checkmark in the upper right corner. The theme is now applied.
If you want to try this new theme feature on WhatsApp for your Android smartphone, join the beta version of the app via the Google Play Store. Here are the steps to follow.
- Launch the Google Play Store.
- Tap on the search icon and type WhatsApp.
- In the results, tap WhatsApp.
- Scroll down to the “Join the Beta” section. Once you click the Join button, you will be transferred to the beta channel in a few moments.
- An update will be available for WhatsApp. Make sure to download and install this beta version of the app.
Conclusions
This concludes the guide on customizing WhatsApp chat themes. This new feature makes chat screens more pleasant to look at. Will AI-powered themes ever make their way to WhatsApp? Perhaps we will find out in the future.
