# WhatsApp Adds Mentions Filter for Groups

> WhatsApp beta testers get chat list to track group mentions and replies.
- Title: WhatsApp Adds Mentions Filter for Groups · WABetaInfo
- Summary: WhatsApp beta testers get chat list to track group mentions and replies. WhatsApp rolls out a mentions and replies filter for Android beta testers to find…
- Keywords: whatsapp, android, beta, group chats, mentions, replies, chat list, apps, WABetaInfo
- Source: WABetaInfo — https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-is-rolling-out-a-chat-list-to-track-mentions-and-replies
- Author: WABetaInfo
- Published: 2026-10-23T23:00:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: whatsapp, android, beta, group chats, mentions, replies, chat list, technology, apps
## New Mentions Filter
WhatsApp introduces a filter to list group chats where someone mentioned the user or replied to their messages.
## Filter Availability
The feature is available to some beta testers on the Google Play Store for WhatsApp beta 2.26.42.12.
## How the Filter Works
Users tap the filter to see only conversations with pending mentions or replies, with a badge showing the count.
## Community Chats Included
The filter also shows community chats where users might be mentioned or replied to.
## Why It's Useful
Notifications disappear after opening the app, but the filter stays available for tracking mentions.
## Optional Feature
Users can disable the filter or move it to the 'More' section to keep the chat list clean.
## Rollout Timeline
WhatsApp rolls out the filter gradually to beta testers, with full availability expected over coming weeks.
## Key takeaway

WhatsApp rolls out a mentions and replies filter for Android beta testers to find group chats where users are mentioned or replied to.