×

Ad

Why Filter Contacts in WhatsApp?

Managing a large number of contacts in WhatsApp can sometimes feel overwhelming. Wouldn't it be great if you could organize all your messages and conversations more efficiently? Filtering contacts is a simple yet effective way to do just that! By sorting your contacts into different groups based on their relevance to you, you can easily find past conversations or send messages to specific groups without wasting time. It's like having a personal assistant for your messaging app!

Step 1: Access Your WhatsApp Chat List

First things first, you need to access your chat list. Open WhatsApp and tap on the Chats tab at the bottom of the screen. This will bring up all your conversations, from the latest ones to the long-forgotten ones. It's a good idea to take a moment to glance through the list and get an idea of how many conversations you have and how they're currently arranged.

Step 2: Create Groups

WhatsApp allows you to create groups as a way to filter contacts. Groups can be based on any criteria you choose—family, colleagues, friends from a specific event, or even based on shared interests. To create a new group:

1. Tap and hold on a contact's name in your chat list.
2. Drag and drop the contact into the group you want to add them to.
3. Alternatively, you can open a conversation with the contact, then tap the Groups button (it looks like a group of people) and select New Group.
4. Start adding contacts to your new group by tapping on their names, then tap Add Participants when you're done.

Remember, you can also add people to an existing group by opening the group, tapping the Groups button, and selecting Add Participant.

Step 3: Use Chats

If you prefer not to use groups and would rather manage your contacts manually, you can still filter them using the Chats tab:

1. Tap the Chats tab to see all your conversations.
2. Scroll through your list and find the conversation you're looking for. You can filter your chats based on the last time you received a message or the last message content by tapping the Three Lines menu (upper left corner).
3. To search for a specific contact or conversation, tap the Search icon (magnifying glass) at the top of the screen.

Step 4: Utilize Starred Chats

Another handy feature is starred chats. Starred chats allow you to mark important conversations so they stay at the top of your chat list:

1. Open the conversation you want to mark as important.
2. Tap the Star icon (star icon) at the top of the conversation.
3. The conversation will now appear in the Starred section in your chat list.

Step 5: Remove Unnecessary Contacts

Finally, if you find that some contacts are no longer needed or are just taking up space, you can remove them:

1. Go to the Chats tab and find the contact you want to remove.
2. Tap the contact's name to open the conversation.
3. Tap the More Options button (three dots) in the top right corner.
4. Tap Unblock, then tap Remove from Chats. Note that this will block the contact and they will no longer be able to message you.

And there you have it! Filtering and organizing your WhatsApp contacts is a breeze once you know how. Whether through creating groups, using starred chats, or simply removing unnecessary contacts, you can keep your WhatsApp experience neat and tidy. Enjoy a more efficient and enjoyable messaging experience!