WhatsApp has introduced Group Message History, a feature that makes group chats even more welcoming without interruption. Now, group admins and members can choose to send recent messages to new members, so they can catch up quickly.

One of the most requested features is another example of how WhatsApp is leading the way in group messaging, no matter the device. Group Message History remains end-to-end encrypted like all other personal messages, giving a quicker, more private way to keep conversations flowing, with no more screenshots and no more unnecessary message forwarding.

When someone new is added to a group chat, you will see an option to send recent messages to them, up to 100. This keeps things simple, ensuring new members only need to read the most relevant, recent context, and the whole group can easily see the messages that have been shared.

Sending message history is an action that one must take, and admins can disable the setting for their groups. Admins will always be able to share message history.

For transparency, when a message history is sent, everyone in the group is notified, with clear timestamps and sender information, and message history is visually distinct from regular messages.

WhatsApp has started gradually rolling out Group Message History, and it continues to set the standard for private and group chat experiences.