WhatsApp allows you to search channels by category; learn how it works

WhatsApp now lets you search channels by categoryIt makes it easier to search for profiles that cover certain topics in the “Updates” tab. The new feature, announced on Thursday (19), is starting to be rolled out to users of the messaging application around the world.

With the update, Seven categories added to the meta serviceIt offers a new way to find profiles you want to follow and receive messages as soon as they’re posted. Messenger already added the ability to send voice messages and create polls in channels this year.

New WhatsApp channel categories: “People”, “Organizations”, “Lifestyle”, “Sports”, “Entertainment”, “Business & News” and “Information”. Each highlights the most relevant profiles and/or profiles with the most followers in that area of ​​interest, but the user can view other options.

Launched last year WhatsApp channels currently have over 500 million usersAccording to Meta. These people use this function to “get more information about topics that interest them and follow local channels such as NBA Brasil, CONMEBOL Libertadores BR, UNICEF Brasil, Anitta, Flor Gil and Gerando Falcões, among others,” as detailed by the company.

How can I search channels by category in WhatsApp?

The new feature of Meta’s messaging app could be: It is located in the “Updates” tabJust tap on it and then tap on the “Explore” option to check out all the available categories and the most relevant channels in each.

You can see more channels in each segment by pressing the “Show all” option for a more direct search or by tapping the magnifying glass and typing the name of the profile you are looking for. The functionality is rolling out globally and is expected to be available to everyone soon.

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