WhatsApp is introducing a feature to pin messages in individual and group chats, allowing users to highlight important texts, images, polls and emojis.
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Customizable duration
Pinned messages will appear at the top of chats and can be set for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days, after which messages will be unpinned.
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Group chat controls
In group chats, admins can choose who can pin messages, and a system message will notify members when a message is pinned.
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Availability
Pinned messages will beend-to-end encrypted like all other conversations on WhatsApp. The feature will be available on Android and iOS in the coming days.
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Multiple pins
WhatsApp is also reportedly working on a feature that will allow users to pin multiple messages within a chat.