WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature on iOS that allows users to share recent group chat history with newly added members, according to a report by WABetaInfo.
The feature, spotted in WhatsApp beta for iOS version 26.2.10.73, enables group admins or members adding someone to a group to share up to 100 recent messages from the past 14 days. The move is aimed at helping new members quickly understand ongoing conversations, addressing a long-standing limitation where new participants could not view earlier messages.
The option is not enabled by default. Users adding a new member can decide whether to share chat history and can choose to share fewer than 100 messages if they wish. WhatsApp also provides multiple confirmation prompts before messages are shared to prevent accidental disclosure.
Shared messages appear in a different colour for clarity, and existing group members are notified through a system message indicating who shared the chat history. The messages are sourced from the device of the person adding the new member and remain protected by end-to-end encryption.
The feature is currently being rolled out gradually to select beta testers on iOS, with no official timeline yet for a wider release.
