Meta unveiled a new feature for WhatsApp – the ability to pin messages. This feature enables users to designate a specific message to stay at the top of a chat, similar to the existing pinning functionality for chats in the home window. The rollout is currently in progress for Android, iOS, and PC users.

WhatsApp emphasizes that the pinned messages feature applies to both individual and group chats, allowing users to highlight crucial messages. The primary goal is to enhance user efficiency by facilitating the quick retrieval of important information. WhatsApp assures users that all message types, whether text, polls, images, emojis, or others, can be pinned securely with end-to-end encryption.

How the Pin Message Feature Works:
While pinned chats remain visibly fixed in the WhatsApp home window, there is a specific timeframe limitation for pinning messages in the chat pin window. According to the official blog post, users can choose 24 hours, the default 7 days, or an extended 30 days during the pinning process. A banner will prompt users to select the desired duration. In group chats, administrators have the authority to determine who can pin messages – either everyone or solely the administrators.

Pin WhatsApp message in Android
1. Tap and hold on the desired message.
2. From the context menu that appears, tap More options.
3. Select Pin.
4. Choose the desired duration for the pinned message: 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.
5. Tap Pin again to confirm.

Pin WhatsApp message in iPhone
1. Tap and hold on the message you want to pin.
2. Tap More options from the menu that appears.
3. Select Pin.
4. Choose the desired duration: 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.
5. Tap Pin to confirm.

Pin WhatsApp message in web and desktop
1. Select the message you wish to pin.
2. Click the three dots icon.
3. Select Pin message from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose the duration for the pinned message: 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.
5. Click Pin to confirm.

It's essential to note that if a message is not manually unpinned, it will automatically unpin after the designated duration expires. Unpinning merely relocates the message from the banner at the top of the chat to its original position in the conversation, without altering its content or accessibility. This feature allows users to keep vital information easily accessible while maintaining a more organized and clutter-free chat experience by removing outdated messages.