THIS new WhatsApp feature helps you see who’s online in group chats

The new feature is available to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta version

THIS new WhatsApp feature helps you see who’s online in group chats
THIS new WhatsApp feature helps you see who’s online in group chats

WhatsApp keeps rolling out new and unique features to enhance the users’ experience.

As per WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is rolling out a unique online counter feature for group chats.

This new feature shows the number of participants who are currently online in the top app bar of group chats.

Previously, the top app bar displayed a summary of group members’ names and their activities like whether they were typing or online.

This feature lets users easily see how many members have the app open.

Source: WABetaInfo
Source: WABetaInfo

It is pertinent to note that it only counts those who have the app open, not those who are engaging in the conversation.

It is also worth noting that this new feature will not count users who have set their online status to be hidden in their privacy setting.

This feature is particularly helpful for active users in the group, as it allows them to easily check how many people are online, allowing them to decide the best time to send important messages or start discussions.

An online counter feature for group chats is available to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta version of Android 2.24.25.30 and it will be gradually rolling out to all users in the coming weeks.

Snapchat releases Apple Watch app worldwide
Snapchat releases Apple Watch app worldwide
Snapchat is now using its watchOS app to allow users to rapidly respond to messages, not to view photos or videos
Google increases Gemini 2.5 Pro rate limit for Google AI Pro subscribers
Google increases Gemini 2.5 Pro rate limit for Google AI Pro subscribers
Google rebranded Gemini Advanced to Google AI Pro and released Google AI Ultra
Nintendo Switch 2 released with advanced features
Nintendo Switch 2 released with advanced features
Nintendo Switch 2 supports Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth, and features stereo speakers, a monaural mic, and more
Snap unveils Lens Studio iOS and web apps to create AR Lenses with AI
Snap unveils Lens Studio iOS and web apps to create AR Lenses with AI
Snap is considered a major player in AR due to its cutting-edge technology via its AR filters and Lenses.
WhatsApp to roll out fresh AI features, making app more user friendly
WhatsApp to roll out fresh AI features, making app more user friendly
WhatsApp has made the interaction of users with Meta AI easier than ever
iOS 26 to bring key feature to lock screen for music enthusiasts
iOS 26 to bring key feature to lock screen for music enthusiasts
Apple is planning to make iPhone users' experience more interactive and engaging with new updates
Google plans to use AI for email writing, organising inbox
Google plans to use AI for email writing, organising inbox
Google Deepmind is set to make the most frustrating task easier for its users
Google postpones launch of its ‘Ask Photos’ AI search feature
Google postpones launch of its ‘Ask Photos’ AI search feature
Google announced the Ask Photos feature at its annual Google I/O developer conference
ChatGPT rolls out meeting recording and connectors for Google Drive, more
ChatGPT rolls out meeting recording and connectors for Google Drive, more
OpenAI has added a range of advanced features to ChatGPT to attract more business use in enterprise settings
Google Drive introduces 'Catch Me Up:’ AI-driven file update summaries
Google Drive introduces 'Catch Me Up:’ AI-driven file update summaries
'Catch me up” offers high-level overview of important changes across documents from your Drive
WhatsApp to launch Username feature with enhnaced privacy: Report
WhatsApp to launch Username feature with enhnaced privacy: Report
WhatsApp's Username feature is currently in the testing phase; however, it's launch date is still under wraps
OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT’s memory features to free users: What’s inside
OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT’s memory features to free users: What’s inside
New upgrade will let ChatGPT gain information and context from past conversations with user