Aug 2025 — In a major productivity upgrade, WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets users set manual reminders for important messages directly within chats. The feature is rolling out to select Android beta users via update version 2.25.21.14, and aims to ensure that vital messages no longer get lost in the clutter.
What Is the New Reminder Feature?
WhatsApp’s upcoming “Set Reminder” option allows users to:
- 📌 Long-press any chat message
- 📅 Choose preset intervals (e.g. 2 hours, 8 hours, 1 day)
- 🕒 Or set a custom date and time for a notification
Once a reminder is set, a bell icon appears on the message bubble for easy tracking.
How It Works
When the selected time arrives, WhatsApp will send:
- A full notification alert
- The entire message content
- Any attached media (images, videos, files)
- And the originating chat info, so users can quickly jump back into context
100% Private & On-Device
✅ Reminders are fully local—no data is uploaded or shared
✅ Other participants in the chat cannot see the reminder
✅ WhatsApp itself cannot access the reminder content
This ensures complete privacy, even while improving productivity.
Why This Feature Matters
Whether you’re dealing with:
- A follow-up task in a work group
- A time-sensitive message from family or friends
- Or a reminder to reply later…
This feature lets you bookmark and schedule your response time like never before—directly within the chat app.
Current Availability & Rollout Plan
🔹 Available now to a limited group of Android beta testers
🔹 Will gradually roll out to more users worldwide in the coming weeks
🔹 No announcement yet for iOS availability, but likely to follow soon
Final Thoughts
This small but powerful update is a game changer for WhatsApp users who juggle personal and professional conversations. With better control over what to act on and when, staying responsive has never been this smart—or this private.
“No more missed messages. No more mental bookmarks. Just clean, on-time reminders—built right into WhatsApp.”
