WhatsApp is working on a major visual update that will give users more control over the way the app looks — including the app color, theme, and icon. This shift goes beyond the traditional green look that whatsapp has used for over a decade, allowing personalization and aesthetic customization unlike before.

🎨 What’s Changing: Themes, Colors & Icons

In the latest beta version of whatsapp for Android (v2.26.6.1), developers have spotted new customization features that allow users to:

• Choose new app icons from a set of creative designs
• Change the app’s branding color instead of being stuck with the default green

This gives users unprecedented freedom in how whatsapp appears on their home screen and within the app itself — a big shift from WhatsApp’s long‑held visual identity.

📱 New App Icons: More Than Just Green

WhatsApp plans to introduce multiple app icons that users can pick from. Options spotted in the beta include themed designs like:

• Aurora
• Fluffy
• Galaxy
• Clay
• Sparkle
• Neon
• Multiple monochrome styles (brown, blue, purple, orange, pink, and more)

These icons let you personalize how whatsapp appears on your phone’s home screen — not just what’s inside the app.

🌈 Choose Your Own Branding Color

Most notably, whatsapp will let users change the primary color theme of the app. While the default green will still be an option, the customization menu is expected to include up to 19 different colors, such as:

• Royal blue
• Violet
• Navy blue
• Teal
• Burgundy
• Coral
• Pink
• Red
• Golden yellow
• Beige
• Seafoam green
• And more!

This update gives users a chance to personalize WhatsApp’s look far more than what was possible with previous theme options.

🆕 More Personalisation: Beyond Chat Backgrounds

WhatsApp has previously been experimenting with visual changes such as chat themes, chat bubble colors, and wallpapers — letting users tweak how conversations look. These features began rolling out earlier and let you choose colors and backgrounds for chat bubbles and screens.

However, the upcoming update goes even further by changing the app’s entire color scheme and icon, not just in‑chat visuals.

💼 Will This Be Available to All Users?

According to reports, these new customization options are expected to be part of a premium offering — meaning they might require an optional paid subscription to unlock. Core messaging features will still remain free for all users, but enhanced visual customization may be paid.

This data-aligns with WhatsApp’s recent move to expand its premium feature set while keeping basic messaging open to everyone.

📅 When Will the Update Arrive?

As of now, the feature has been spotted in beta testing on Android. A similar option was earlier seen on iOS during testing but was temporarily paused to refine the experience.

There’s no official public release date yet, but many of these customization elements are expected to roll out to general users gradually in the coming months once whatsapp finalizes them.

🤔 Why This Matters to Users

This update marks a big shift in WhatsApp’s visual approach by allowing personalization at a deeper level — something that many users have wanted for years:

• 🔹 Makes whatsapp feel more personal and fun
• 🔹 Helps differentiate the app from others with generic color schemes
• 🔹 Lets users express their style with colors and icons
• 🔹 Part of broader moves to modernize the app’s design and appeal

It also reflects a trend where messaging apps are offering deeper customization to keep users engaged.

📌 Bottom Line

WhatsApp is planning a major visual overhaul that goes beyond themes and wallpapers — letting users:

✔ Choose from brand‑new app icons
✔ Personalize the entire app’s branding color
✔ Customize appearance in ways not previously possible
✔ Potentially access these features through a premium plan

If you’ve ever wanted whatsapp to match your personality or phone theme, this update could be a game‑changer.

 

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