WhatsApp is developing a major update for its web client that could greatly enhance how users manage shared content across conversations. Dubbed the Chat Media Hub, the feature is currently under development and aims to centralize all images, videos, GIFs, documents, and links in one easy-to-access space — making it far more convenient to locate and manage media without scrolling through individual chats.

According to recent findings from WABetaInfo, the Chat Media Hub will offer users a dedicated section within the web client’s sidebar. Once available, this section will act as a digital vault, allowing users to quickly browse and sort shared content from any chat, whether personal, group, or community-based.

The idea follows an earlier update planned for the Android mobile app, which focuses on media sharing within community groups. However, the web-based version expands this functionality across all types of conversations, providing a more holistic media management experience.

Key Features of the WhatsApp Chat Media Hub

• Unified Access to Media: Users will be able to view all shared content, including images, videos, GIFs, documents, and links, from one central location without opening each individual chat.

• Detailed File Info: For documents and links, the hub will display the sender’s name and the date sent, offering useful context.

• Search & Sort Capabilities: WhatsApp will introduce smart sorting options, such as organizing by most recent, oldest, or largest file first. It will also support caption-based search, helping users find specific files quickly.

• Bulk Management Tools: A multi-select feature will allow users to delete, download, or forward multiple items in a single action, a much-needed storage and productivity boost.

Why This Matters?

This upcoming feature is especially helpful for users trying to locate important files, be it a long-lost vacation photo or a work-related PDF, without the hassle of jumping into multiple chats. It also addresses a frequent user pain point: storage management. By displaying file sizes and allowing bulk deletion, users can clean up space without diving into dozens of threads.

For professionals and community managers, the centralized media approach may also simplify collaboration and information retrieval, especially when handling large volumes of shared content.

When Will It Be Available?

As of now, the feature is still under development and not yet available for beta testing, even if you’re using the latest version of WhatsApp Web. The company has not announced a release date but promises the update will roll out in a future release.