👉 Swipe to React on Whatsapp

As you might have guessed from my recent posts, I use WhatsApp frequently; it’s my main messaging platform. Consequently, I often come across ideas that could enhance its usability.

Recently, while catching up on messages, I found myself reacting with “🤣” to many messages in the group chat, which got me thinking…

What If… you could swipe left on a message to add a primary reaction? (For context, you can swipe right to reply, but there is no interaction set if you swipe left). The swipe interaction would allow you to shortcut the current long press to reveal the reactions panel and instead use a shortcut to send a pre-determined emoji.

This idea is beneficial because it makes a specific reaction more accessible, capturing the moment of emotion more effectively.

What do you think? Would you use a swipe-right for a default emoji? Why or why not?

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