Meta is testing 49 distinct chat themes for WhatsApp Web, a significant shift from the service’s long‑standing light‑or‑dark limitation. The new designs alter both wallpaper and message bubble colors, allowing users to create a cohesive visual experience on the desktop.

Developers have kept the web client lightweight to preserve message sync stability, which explains its minimal feature set. The upcoming themes promise a range from soft pastels to bold hues, though changes apply only to the local user and remain invisible to contacts.

Current beta releases have yet to expose the feature, but the Settings menu’s Theme option should surface in the next cycle. Until then, the desktop app will continue to feel like a neglected sibling, but the move signals Meta’s willingness to address long‑standing user feedback.

Ultimately, the introduction of 49 themes offers a welcome aesthetic upgrade, yet it does little to resolve deeper functional glitches that still plague WhatsApp Web’s performance.