# WhatsApp Adds Contacts Tab to iOS Beta

> WhatsApp beta testers gain new Contacts tab to see online friends without opening chats.
- Title: WhatsApp Adds Contacts Tab to iOS Beta · WABetaInfo | Shortify
- Summary: WhatsApp beta testers gain new Contacts tab to see online friends without opening chats.
- Keywords: whatsapp, ios, contacts tab, beta testers, testflight, online status, contact list, apps, WABetaInfo
- Source: WABetaInfo — https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-is-rolling-out-a-new-contacts-tab-on-ios-beta
- Author: WABetaInfo
- Published: 2026-11-10T00:00:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: whatsapp, ios, contacts tab, beta testers, testflight, online status, contact list, technology, apps
## New Contacts Tab Launch
WhatsApp is rolling out a new tab where users can quickly see their contacts and if they are online.
## Replaces Communities Tab
At the moment, WhatsApp is replacing the Communities tab with the new Contacts hub.
## iOS Beta Update
WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.44.10.70 is a compatible update for the new Contacts tab.
## Contacts Tab Features
The tab shows favorite contacts, full contact list, and allows sorting by activity, alphabetical order, or birthdays.
## Add New Contact
Users add new contacts by tapping the green button to enter first name, last name, phone number, and username.
## Privacy Settings
WhatsApp shows last seen and online status only when contacts allow it in their privacy settings.
## Why Replace Communities
WhatsApp introduced a filter in the Chats tab to manage communities without the Communities tab.
## Rollout to Beta Testers
The feature is available to some beta testers and rolling out to more accounts over the coming weeks.
## Key takeaway

WhatsApp is rolling out a Contacts tab on iOS beta that shows online contacts and allows quick additions.