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WhatsApp is getting a 'Group Tag' feature. What is it and how will it help group members? Learn how to use it..
Shikha Saxena | November 25, 2025 5:15 PM CST

WhatsApp is constantly working on new features to provide users with a better chatting experience. In this regard, the company is testing a new feature called "Group Tags," which allows users to assign personalized tags to other group members. This feature is currently available only to select Android beta testers, but it will soon be rolled out to all users.

According to a report by WABetaInfo, this new feature has been spotted in WhatsApp Beta Android version 2.25.17.42. It allows group members to assign themselves a custom tag (up to 30 characters) that other members can see.

These tags can be used to indicate a person's role, profession, hobby, or responsibility within the group. For example, Coach, Project

Who will have the authority to set tags in WhatsApp's new "Group Tags" feature?

A Only the super admin
B All members simultaneously
C Only the group admin
D Only the user

Most importantly, the user will have complete control over setting these, not the group admin.

Tag rules and limitations.

According to the report, the maximum length of tags will be 30 characters. Special characters, checkmarks, or links will not be allowed. Tags can be changed or edited at any time.

These tags will only be visible in the group in which they were set. They will not be transferred to other chats or groups. Furthermore, tags will remain intact even after reinstalling WhatsApp or purchasing a new phone.

When will this feature be available?
Currently, this feature is only available to WhatsApp beta users. It is expected that the company will soon roll it out to the stable version.

How to add group tags to WhatsApp?
This new feature is very easy to use. Once this feature is available in your WhatsApp, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Open WhatsApp and go to the group.
Step 2: Go to the Group Info screen and select your name in the list of members.
Step 3: Type in your desired tag.
Step 4: Click Save – your tag will be visible to all members.


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