WhatsApp to prioritize contacts according to activity

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will help users prioritise their chats by showing a list of friends who have recently used the service. It is said that the function presents a chosen selection of contacts who were online just now, allowing for quick communication. Even though WhatsApp has been rolling out a number of improvements, this functionality should help users' experiences even more.

A report in WA Beta Info says that WhatsApp is working on a feature that will show you a list of contacts that were online recently. A screenshot shows a list of contacts who were active on the instant messaging platform recently. It is to be noted that only a few selected contacts, who were recently online, will be shown in this list. This feature could prove to be useful if you want to check who was recently active on the messaging platform and is most likely to answer your texts or pick up your calls first.

This feature could also enhance users' messaging experience by removing the need to individually check the activity status of each contact. Keeping users' privacy in mind, WA Beta Info report adds that the feature won't show users' last seen and online status in these lists.

It has been revealed that selected beta testers were being treated to the new feature, which is said to be aimed at enhancing the communication experience. Positioned at the bottom of the chats list, this feature could offer users effortless access to potential new conversations without disrupting their ongoing chats. It's worth noting that users who prefer not to receive suggestions for initiating new chats can easily opt out by closing the dedicated section located at the bottom of the chats list.

As of now, the new feature is accessible to a select group of beta testers who update to the latest version of WhatsApp beta for Android through the Google Play Store. It is expected to become available to more users in upcoming weeks.