If you want to add some personality to your WhatsApp experience, you’ll be glad to know that WhatsApp now offers fresh theme options to customize your chat backgrounds!
While you still can’t directly change the WhatsApp keyboard theme within the app, you can customize the chat background and use different themes to add a unique vibe to each chat.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to change your WhatsApp chat theme and personalize your keyboard for a fully customized look.
How to Change Your WhatsApp Chat Theme
WhatsApp now allows you to customize each chat’s background with new theme options. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Open WhatsApp and Go to Settings
Launch WhatsApp, then tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen to access Settings.
Step 2: Go to Chats
In the Settings menu, select Chats. This is where you’ll find customization options for chat backgrounds and themes.
Step 3: Select Wallpaper
Under the Chats menu, tap on Wallpaper. This will open a new screen where you can choose a wallpaper for your chats.
Step 4: Browse Available Themes
WhatsApp now offers a variety of 20 themes to choose from, ranging from light and dark modes to colorful and patterned designs. You can preview each theme by tapping on it.
Step 5: Set the Wallpaper
Once you find a theme you like, tap Set Wallpaper. You can choose to apply this theme to all chats or only to specific conversations.
Note: Changing the wallpaper or chat theme in WhatsApp does not affect the keyboard’s appearance. It only customizes the chat background.
Customizing Your Keyboard Theme
While WhatsApp doesn’t have a built-in keyboard theme option, you can still customize your keyboard appearance through your device’s keyboard settings. If you’re using a keyboard app like Gboard or SwiftKey, follow these steps to change your keyboard theme.
Step 1: Open Your Keyboard Settings
To access your keyboard settings, open any chat (like WhatsApp) and tap on the message box to bring up the keyboard. Look for the Settings icon (usually shaped like a gear) at the top of the keyboard.
Step 2: Select “Themes”
In the keyboard settings menu, you’ll see an option called Themes. Tap on it to view the different theme options available for your keyboard.
Step 3: Choose and Apply a Keyboard Theme
Browse through the available themes, select the one you like, and tap Apply. Your keyboard theme will now change across all apps, including WhatsApp.
Popular Keyboard Apps with Themes:
- Gboard (Google Keyboard): Offers various themes, including light, dark, gradient, and custom photo backgrounds.
- SwiftKey: Provides colorful themes and the option to create custom themes.
This will give your keyboard a fresh look that complements the new chat theme you selected in WhatsApp.
Additional WhatsApp Customization Tips
Formatting Text (Bold, Italics, Strikethrough)
Did you know you can format text directly in WhatsApp? Use the following shortcuts to add emphasis to your messages:
- Bold: Enclose text in asterisks, like
*text*. - Italics: Enclose text in underscores, like
_text_. - Strikethrough: Enclose text in tildes, like
~text~.
Sending GIFs and Stickers
Add some fun to your conversations by sending GIFs and stickers. You can access these by tapping the GIF or Sticker icons within the keyboard.
FAQs
Can I Change the Keyboard Theme Only for WhatsApp?
No, changing the keyboard theme applies across your entire device, not just WhatsApp. WhatsApp uses the default keyboard on your phone, so any changes made to the keyboard theme or style will be visible in all apps that use the keyboard.
Can I Customize WhatsApp Themes for Each Chat?
Yes, WhatsApp now lets you set different wallpapers for individual chats! Simply open the chat, tap on the three dots in the top right corner, go to Wallpaper, and choose a background. This way, you can set unique themes for different conversations.
Does Changing the Chat Wallpaper Affect the Keyboard?
No, changing the WhatsApp chat wallpaper or theme only affects the chat background. The keyboard theme remains managed by your keyboard app settings.
In Summary
With WhatsApp’s recent updates, you can now customize your chat background with new theme options. While there’s no direct option to change the WhatsApp keyboard theme within the app, you can personalize your keyboard through your device’s keyboard settings (like Gboard or SwiftKey).
To recap:
- WhatsApp Chat Themes: Change the chat wallpaper from the Chats settings in WhatsApp.
- Keyboard Themes: Customize your keyboard’s appearance using your keyboard app’s settings, which applies across all apps on your device.
By combining these options, you can give WhatsApp a fresh and personalized feel every time you chat. Enjoy customizing your experience!