WhatsApp Indicator

The WhatsApp Indicator field shows how many messages a record's WhatsApp conversation has and, by color, who sent the last one.


For instructions on how to access field types or how to add one, see Field Types.


WhatsApp Indicator screenshot

Capabilities

  • Displays the total number of messages exchanged in the conversation linked to that record
  • Shows a green indicator when your side sent the last message
  • Shows a yellow indicator when the other person sent the last message
  • Shows a gray indicator when nobody sent a message
  • Updates automatically as new messages are exchanged

Use Cases and Examples

  • Customer support teams can scan the list view and instantly see which conversations are waiting for a reply (yellow indicator), without opening each record individually.
  • Sales teams can use the message count to gauge how engaged a lead is before a follow-up call.
  • Managers can monitor response activity across the team by filtering or sorting records by indicator status.

Prerequisites

Before you can add a WhatsApp Indicator field, WhatsApp must be enabled on the table. For instructions on how to do that, see WhatsApp Integration.

How to add

Step 1: Open the table where WhatsApp is already enabled.

Step 2: Add a new field and select WhatsApp Indicator as the field type.

Step 3: Give the field a name and click Create.

WhatsApp Indicator: Step 3

Keep in mind

  • The WhatsApp Indicator does not send or receive messages. It only displays information about the conversation.
  • It does not show the content of individual messages, only the count and who last replied.
  • The field will not appear if WhatsApp has not been enabled on the table first.

FAQ

1- Can I add a WhatsApp Indicator without enabling WhatsApp on the table first?

No. WhatsApp must be activated on the table before the field can be created and will display data correctly.

2- What does the green color mean?

Green means your side sent the last message in that conversation.

3- What does the yellow color mean?

Yellow means the other person sent the last message in that conversation.

4- What does the gray color mean?

Gray means that nobody sent a message in that conversation.

5- Does the indicator update in real time?

Yes. The indicator reflects the current state of the conversation and updates automatically as new messages are exchanged.