WhatsApp Finally Lets You Customize Chat Themes—Here’s How!

If you've ever wished you could customize the look of your WhatsApp chats beyond switching between light and dark mode, your wish has finally come true.

WhatsApp is rolling out customizable chat themes for iOS and Android users, and this is a game-changer for anyone who loves a personal touch in their messaging apps.

What’s New?

With this update, you can now tweak your chat bubble colors and choose from a selection of wallpapers to give your conversations a fresh look. There are 20 different bubble colors available, including shades like purple, blue, orange, and pink.

Plus, WhatsApp has added 30 new wallpaper options, so you can mix and match to create a style that feels just right for you.

The best part? You can apply a theme to all chats or customize individual ones. So if you want a soft pastel vibe for family chats but a sleek dark mode for work conversations, you’re covered.

How to Change Your WhatsApp Theme

Using the new customization options is super easy:

• For all chats: Go to Settings > Chats > Default chat theme, and pick your preferred colors.
• For specific chats: Open the chat, tap on the contact name (iOS) or the three-dot menu (Android), then select Chat theme.

WhatsApp has confirmed that the feature is rolling out globally for all users, though it may take a few weeks before it reaches everyone.

What’s the Catch?

Your chat theme only affects how messages look on your device. The person you’re chatting with won’t see the colors or wallpapers you choose—they’ll have their own settings.

So if you were hoping to send your best friend a neon pink chat theme as a prank, sorry, that’s not happening.

This update is long overdue, but it’s nice to see WhatsApp finally giving users more control over the app’s look and feel. It might not be as advanced as Telegram’s full-on themes, but it’s a solid step toward better customization. If you don’t see the feature yet, just hang tight—it should be landing on your app soon.

What do you think of the new chat themes? Cool feature or just a small tweak?