WhatsApp constantly comes up with new features to step up the way we communicate on the platform. The most recent is having the ability to bring a pop of color to your chat box. That’s right, you can now change the chat bubble color in WhatsApp and have fun talking to your friends and family. So, without wasting much time, let’s see how it’s done!

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  • How to Change WhatsApp Chat Bubble Color
  • Method 1: Via Chat Settings
  • Method 2: Via Theme Settings

How to Change WhatsApp Chat Bubble Color

Now you can use personalized chat for personal and group messages and make your WhatsApp even fun than before. Keep reading to find out your answer.

Method 1: Via Chat Settings

Here’s how you can change bubble colors across the app:

  1. Open WhatsApp and tap on Settings from the bottom left corner.
  2. Tap on Chats .
  3. Select Default chat theme .
  4. Then, tap on Chat color under Customize .
  5. Select any color of your choice.
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The chat bubbles will be changed to your chosen color after you open the inbox.

Method 2: Via Theme Settings

Earlier users could only change chat bubble colors by switching the theme.

Option 1: Via iPhone

WhatsApp’s theme is compatible with your iPhone’s theme by default. Therefore, users have to change phone settings to use light or dark mode. Here’s how:

  1. Open Settings and tap on Display & Brightness .
  2. Tick on either Light or Dark under APPEARANCE .
  3. Open WhatsApp .
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Your chat bubbles will change their color according to the theme.

Option 2: Via Android

Fortunately for Android users, this option is directly available on WhatsApp. Follow the steps mentioned below to do the same:

  1. Open WhatsApp and tap on the three dots at the top right corner.
  2. Select Settings .
  3. Tap on Chats .
  4. Now, tap on Theme .
  5. Select Light or Dark and tap on OK .
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This way you can change chat bubble colors according to a theme.