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WhatsApp Launches Group Message History for New Members

2/20/2026

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WhatsApp introduced Group Message History to help new members catch up in group chats by sharing recent messages when adding someone.
Admins can choose to share between 25 and 100 recent messages when adding a participant, not automatically.
The shared messages include timestamps and sender information, and remain end-to-end encrypted.
Admins can disable the feature, and the rollout is gradual.

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Story summary

WhatsApp introduced Group Message History to help new members catch up in group chats by sharing recent messages when adding someone.
Admins can choose to share between 25 and 100 recent messages when adding a participant, not automatically.
The shared messages include timestamps and sender information, and remain end-to-end encrypted.
Admins can disable the feature, and the rollout is gradual.