When WhatsApp introduced the green theme for iOS users months ago, the Meta-owned platform received a lot of backlash from users. Many iPhone users expressed on social media that they didn’t like the greener WhatsApp and wanted things to go back to the way they were. But the change was permanent and slowly all iPhone users got the green-themed interface. However, it seems like the instant messaging app is working behind the scenes to give users more control over their chat themes.

In May this year, it was reported that WhatsApp is exploring the possibility of introducing five additional default chat themes including the default green theme to be released in a future update. Now, a report by WA Beta Info states that the number of themes will not be five, but ten. So, if you don’t like the look of your WhatsApp chat interface, you will soon have other options to choose from.

Introducing more themes will improve the user experience by allowing for more personalization and customization. By expanding the selection of themes, WhatsApp aims to cater to a wider range of aesthetic preferences, allowing users to choose themes that match their personal style.

iPhone users will be able to choose from ten preset colors for their chat bubbles and wallpapers. Previously mentioned color options included classic green, white, blue, pink, and purple. The feature is still under development, but its presence in the beta version indicates that Meta is actively working on enhancing the app’s personalization options.

Apart from chat themes, WhatsApp is also reportedly working on a feature that allows iOS users to change the accent color of the app. This feature will enable customization of in-app buttons, which will provide the same color options as the chat themes. Although these features are not yet available to the public, their inclusion in the beta version suggests that a public release is in the works.

The process for changing the chat theme and accent color is straightforward. Users can go to their WhatsApp account settings, select Chat options, and then choose Theme. From there, users can choose their preferred color, which will automatically adjust the colors of both the wallpaper and chat bubbles to match. This personalized setting is unique to each user’s account, meaning the color chosen won’t affect the appearance of the chat for the person on the other end.

These new customization options are expected to help WhatsApp compete with other messaging apps like Telegram, which already offers a wide range of personalization features. By giving users more control over the look and feel of the app, WhatsApp is trying to attract and retain users who value a customized messaging experience.

It is worth noting that WhatsApp has initially launched these features for iOS users, and there are plans to possibly launch them for Android users as well in the future.