WhatsApp is Introducing Media Hub for Mac and Web: View All Shared Files in One Place

WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature called Media Hub for its Mac and Web platforms. It gives users a unified spot to manage all their recently shared files such as photos, videos, links, and documents. According to details from WABetaInfo, this update is in limited release to select users and aims to create a seamless and tidy file management experience across devices.

All Your Shared Media in One Place

The update places a Media Hub directly in the sidebar, allowing users to access their latest shared photos, videos, GIFs, documents, and links quickly. By consolidating shared media, WhatsApp makes it much easier to find these files on desktop and web.

Earlier, users had to open individual chats and scroll endlessly to locate shared media. With this update, files from both individual and group chats are neatly compiled in one place, making the process far less tedious.

The interface is clean and intuitive, highlighting recent media. At a glance, users can review their latest shared files and pinpoint important items without the usual hassle. Even so, some tasks may still require opening specific chats or using the mobile app.

Search Smarter: Filter by Sender or Caption

Users can filter results by the sender’s name or search using caption keywords. This helps when looking for specific files in busy group chats where it’s easy to forget where something was shared.

Multi-Select for Bulk Actions

The Media Hub also supports multi-select. Users can pick several media files at once to delete, forward, or star them.

Sort Media by Date or File Size

Sorting options make it easier to navigate large media collections.

• By date: Shows items in chronological order so users can follow the timeline of shared files.
• By size: Helps users quickly find large files, especially when managing storage.

Gradual Rollout for Mac and Web Users

The Media Hub is currently available to a small group of users on both Mac and Web. While beta users are the main testers, a few stable version users have access as well. Once fully rolled out, this feature should significantly improve the way people browse and manage shared content.

Already trying the new Media Hub on WhatsApp for Mac or Web? Share your experience in the comments.

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