From chat themes to Meta AI: 10 WhatsApp features you should use in 2025
WhatsApp continues to evolve, introducing new features to enhance user experience. From improved customisation options to smarter notifications, here are ten features you should try in 2025.
Chat themes Chat themes allow users to customise chat screens with 20 color options and 30 new wallpapers. This feature lets you personalise conversations with a fresh look.
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Video playback speed You can now control video speed to 1.5x or 2x, making it easier to watch shared videos quickly.
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Unread chat counter This filter displays unread message counts in chat filters like groups and favorites, helping users manage conversations more efficiently.
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Clear chat This feature automatically removes unread message badges when opening the app. This feature is currently available for iPhone and is expected to roll out for Android soon.
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Meta AI widget Provides quick access to AI-powered chat assistance directly from the home screen, available for Android users.
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View Once It's 2025, and you can send photos and videos in view once mode that automatically deletes the photo or video once opened by the receiver.
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Status update filters The feature separates status updates and channels, making it easier to browse new content.
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Custom sticker Custom sticker packs allow users to create and share personalised sticker collections, adding more creativity to messaging.
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WhatsApp Passkey WhatsApp Passkey makes the platform secure by eliminating the SMS-based authentication.
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Favourite list WhatsApp recently received an update that lets users create custom chat list and or mark some contacts as favourites for faster access.
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