WhatsApp has started to roll out a new feature which gives users the ability to search groups by entering a contact name on the Desktop version

The feature appeared to some users after installing the latest WhatsApp Desktop update, reports WABetaInfo

With the new feature, users can get a list of all their recent groups in common with a contact by entering their name within the search bar

It is helpful for users who joined many groups on the platform and do not remember the name of a group in common with a specific contact

It will be rolled out to more people over the coming days, the report said

Last month, the messaging platform was reportedly working on a mute shortcut for group chats for a future update of WhatsApp Desktop beta

The mute shortcut will display at the top of group chats and will help users to disable notifications of messages received in the group

Meanwhile, earlier this month, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg had announced that the company is bringing digital avatars to the messaging platform