WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that lets users automatically create a new group chat based on specific poll results and add new poll options.
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that lets users automatically create a new group based on specific poll results. Discovered in recent beta updates, the platform is also testing functionality that allows users to add new options to existing polls.
What Happened
WhatsApp has introduced a feature that allows users to spin off a brand-new group chat directly from the poll details screen. When at least two group members vote for the same poll option, WhatsApp enables the creation of a targeted group based on that specific choice. Furthermore, the platform automatically adds the individuals who voted for that option straight into the newly formed group.
Alongside the group creation capability, WhatsApp is testing another poll-focused feature through the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.33.1 update. This functionality allows poll creators to open up contributions so that other group members can add new options and improve the poll together. However, creators maintain the flexibility to keep poll options fixed if they want full control over how the poll operates.
Key Details
- Group Creation Trigger: Available when at least two group members vote for the same option on a poll.
- Automatic Member Addition: WhatsApp automatically adds the specific voters to the newly created group.
- Poll Contributions: Creators can allow group members to add new options to polls or keep options fixed for full control.
- Software Versions: The group creation feature was discovered via the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.39.5 update available on the Google Play Store, while the poll contribution feature appeared in the Android 2.26.33.1 update.
Why It Matters
These updates streamline how users organize sub-discussions and collaborate within larger chats. By automating group creation based on shared interests or voting outcomes, users can quickly transition from a general poll to a focused conversation without manually gathering participants.
What We Know So Far
Confirmed facts include the rollout of group creation from poll results when two or more members share a vote, the automatic addition of those voters to the new group, and the ongoing testing of collaborative poll option additions where creators can choose to accept contributions or keep options fixed.
