WhatsApp is making it easier to organize the many messages filling up your inbox. The messaging app announced Thursday that it’s adding the ability to filter chats into customizable categories. This will help you keep track of conversations with family members, work colleagues, college friends, and more.
The “Custom Lists” feature is an enhancement to the chat filters that WhatsApp introduced back in April. Previously, you only had access to three filters: “All,” “Unread,” and “Groups.” With the new update, you can now create lists of your own, letting you focus on your favorite chats at once.
To create a list, tap the plus sign (+) in the filter bar at the top of the Chats tab and give the list a name. You can then add anyone you want to the list, including both groups and one-on-one chats. As you add more lists, you’ll be able to swipe on the screen to navigate through the filters. Additionally, you can edit a list by long-pressing it and choosing to add or remove people or groups.
By default, WhatsApp will still open to the “All” category, which displays all messages in chronological order.
Custom Lists is rolling out today and will become available to everyone in the following weeks.