WhatsApp is rolling out group creation from poll results

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that lets users create groups based on a specific poll option. When at least two group members vote for the same option, WhatsApp allows users to create a new group from the poll details screen. WhatsApp will automatically add who voted to the new group.

WhatsApp is testing the ability to add new options to polls

In the post about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.33.1 update, we announced a feature to add new options to polls. With this feature, the creator can open contributions so the group can improve the poll together. For example, group members will be able to add a missing option to the poll if the creator did not include it in the original list.. However, it will still be possible to keep the options fixed to get a clear result. As a result, the creator will still keep full control over how the poll works.

WhatsApp is introducing a feature to create groups from poll results

Polls are useful for making decisions, but users still have to act on the results manually. If a poll reveals that several group members agree with the same option, users usually create a new group with them. This means that they have to remember who voted to add them to the group one by one. WhatsApp is now making this step automatic. We discovered this with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.39.5 update, which is available on the Google Play Store. With this update, WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that lets users create a group from the poll results screen.

How to create a group from a poll result

After installing the latest update, some users can create a group right from the poll details screen. The page shows who participated in the poll and which option they chose. When at least two group members vote for the same option, WhatsApp allows users to create a group with them. This action opens the group creation screen with the voters already added as members. Here, users can set the group name and complete the setup as they would for any new group.

Why WhatsApp introduced a two-vote requirement

The ability to create a group from a poll option appears only when at least two people voted for it. A group with a single member does not make sense, so WhatsApp requires a minimum of two voters before the option becomes available. This means that the button shows up when at least two people share the same preference. If an option has only one vote, users can still create a group manually, but the shortcut does not appear in this case.

Why this feature makes group creation faster

Before this update, users had to follow up on poll results manually. The poll creator had to open the poll details, note who voted for a specific option, and start a new group by adding those people manually. This can be complicated in case many members voted for the same option. The new feature makes it easier for users to create a group without going through the chat to find who to add. WhatsApp reads the voter list automatically and pre-populates the group with the people who voted for the option.

How this feature works in a real situation

For example, let's consider a student group where someone wants to know who is available for a study session. The poll creator sends a poll with two options: "Yes, I am interested" and "No, not for me". Once at least two group members vote the first option, WhatsApp allows users to create a new group with them. This turns the poll result into a group chat instantly, and it does not require the creator to add anyone manually.

WhatsApp is rolling out group creation from polls to Android beta testers

The feature is available to some users who install the latest update from the Google Play Store. WhatsApp is rolling it out gradually, so not every beta tester will see the feature immediately. If the button does not appear next to a poll option with two or more votes, this means that the feature is not available to your account yet. WhatsApp has not announced when this will be available to everyone.

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