LINE OpenChat Adds Community Discovery Tab
The redesigned third tab of the LINE app surfaces communities through interest-based recommendations and trending topics.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Language Learning
LINE OpenChat introduced a new community discovery experience on the third tab of the LINE app. The redesign adds interest-based recommendations, trending topics, and simplified community discovery.
Why it matters
The new experience reflects LINE's strategic focus on interest-based communities. It gives users in markets where the platform operates a simpler way to find groups that match their interests.
LINE OpenChat recorded more than 2.25 billion monthly usage sessions as of September 30, 2026, up from 1.8 billion previously. The platform supports communities of up to 200,000 members, and the company has not released a comparable figure for member retention.
The players
LINE OpenChat
LINE OpenChat is the community feature of the LINE messaging app, which allows users to join and create group conversations on shared interests.
The details
The redesigned tab introduces enhanced features including AI-powered conversation summaries, discussion threads, and fraud protection alerts. The platform is available in Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan and also offers Live Talk for real-time voice conversations.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: LINE OpenChat recorded 2.25 billion monthly usage sessions.
November 5, 2026: The community discovery experience was announced on the LINE app's third tab.
Language Learning Landscape
Language exchange communities on messaging platforms have become a common way for learners to practice with native speakers outside formal classrooms. LINE OpenChat's interest-based discovery places it within this trend, offering learners a way to find conversation partners across its markets.
Users of the LINE app in Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan can find communities through the redesigned third tab. The new recommendations and trending topics make it simpler to join groups that match a specific interest.
The takeaway
Interest-based communities are becoming a central way people find each other on messaging apps. Learners who want conversation practice can look for groups aligned with the language they are studying.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Laotian Times.
