New Delhi: WhatsApp recently started rolling out the latest member tag feature, which enables users to add a custom member tag next to their name in group conversations. The member tag clearly shows the user’s role or responsibility within the group and helps reduce confusion. The feature is being rolled out with the latest WhatsApp for iOS version 25.37.74 available on the App Store. The feature is also available on the Android applications. WhatsApp’s member tag features allow users to create short custom labels that appear next to their name in group chats and in the participants list. These tags can be used to describe responsibilities such as admin, organiser, manager, or even personal roles, depending on the group’s purpose.
Users can set or manage their group tag by opening the group info screen and tapping on their own name, which shows the text Add member tag in green. They can enter a short description and preview how it will appear before saving it. WhatsApp has kept this feature simple and clean; the input field supports only plain text within a limited number of characters and does not allow symbols such as @ or /, links or decorative text. This ensures the tags remain straightforward and easy to read.
Once the member tag is saved, the tag becomes visible to all members, including people who join the group later. This makes it easier for new participants to quickly understand the structure of the group and know whom to contact for specific issues. Another valuable aspect of the feature is flexibility; users can update or change their tag at any time if their role changes. Since the tags are group-specific, the same users can display different roles in different groups without affecting their profile elsewhere. These tags are preserved even if WhatsApp is uninstalled and reinstalled, which means that the users do not have to set them again. This is likely to add convenience, especially for people active in multiple groups.
