WhatsApp has recently been reported to be testing many new features like 'Change Number' and 'Live Location', and now the company is seen testing a new feature that allows you to pin your favourite chats to the top. The feature is being tested on Android for now, but it hints that it is set to roll out to stable versions in the near future.

Android Police was the first one to spot it, and if you're running WhatsApp beta for Android versions 2.17.162 or 2.17.163, you'll most likely be able to use it. Press on the individual / group chat you want to pin, and choose the Pin symbol from the top bar. The other options alongside Pin are Delete, Mute, and Archive. Once you pin the chat, it will remain on the top of your chat list, irrespective of your dialogue or conversation timings with the individual or group concerned. Even though you have more recent chats with other individuals and groups, you will see them after these pinned chats. WhatsApp allows you to pin a maximum number of three chats, after which it will throw a notification that 'You can only pin up to 3 chats' if you try to pin another chat.

You can also unpin these chats whenever you please, by long pressing the option, and disabling the Pin button. As mentioned, this feature is in beta and has not rolled out to stable versions yet. If you cannot wait to use these feature, sign up for the beta version on Google Play from your Android phone.

Whose chat are you going to pin ?

mum? dad? or bae?

https://www.droid.ng/topic/144/whatsapp-now-lets-you-pin-your-favourite-chats-on-top/

I'm still yet to get the new Whatsapp with picture status sef

Me I want to be able to pin annoying people to the bottom

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Good....
But sometimes these social media owners are overdoing things thereby spoiling the platform.

Good. I don't have to scroll down a long list of contacts before reaching my favs

do lyk dat

Innovation keeps you at the top... Kudos

Nice one

Samhay is typing

Issokay

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Nice one

Will this add positively to the economy of nigeria

They work towards improving their service whereas opposite is what is happening in our national life!

its no use abeg, trying to copy twitter

Telegram feature.
Copysap

Pinning needs getting used to, as when you pin a chat it stays to permanently so any new message(s) will be always be below it. I find myself looking up​ for new messages anytime i get new notifications.

Also last pinned chat stays up, first pinned stays below it.
Tho me oo, i still prefer to archive all other chats and leave my fav for frontage.

victoruwaifo:
Will this add positively to the economy of nigeria

I wonder

It is noted.

nice features

Healthy competition is catalyst for innovation hence exponential growth in business- vimi

We have telegram to thank for most whatsapp feature.

WhatsApp is looking for trouble and will soon find it. I and many others use the app for messaging. I do not want as a social media app. Get outa my face Mark Z. Any more of this nonsense and Telegram will take over your users

what about the option that allows one to delete a message sent by mistake or out of annoyance

Cool ..when will seun add new features to nairaland? Especially unlike button and create links for people like explorers and also be able to block a particular person you don't like to see his posts on a thread ,ignore kind of. Abi seun no be geek again?

WOW! JUST WOW!!!

Nice

can you give me game and I'll pay you after the game wins.... how about that?