How to Enable or Disable Reaction Notifications on WhatsApp
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Enable or Disable Reaction Notifications on WhatsApp Mobile App
WhatsApp lets you set custom notification tones, vibration patterns, call ringtones, and LED indicators for personal and group chats. However, the same isn’t available for reactions. You may disable all reaction notifications. The process is different for Android, iPhones, and the Desktop app.
On Android
Step 1:OpenWhatsAppon Android > tap thethree vertical dotsmenu at the top-right corner > selectSettings.
Step 2:SelectNotifications> disable theReaction Notificationstoggle under the Messages menu > disableReaction Notificationsfor WhatsApp groups from the same menu.
From now on, WhatsApp won’t alert you when someone reacts to your message. We recommend disabling reaction notifications for WhatsApp groups and keeping them on for personal chats.
On iPhone
Step 1:LaunchWhatsAppon your iPhone.
Step 2:Tap theSettingsicon at the bottom-right corner > selectNotifications.
Step 3:Disable theReaction Notificationstoggle for message and group notifications.
When you disable reaction notifications for groups, WhatsApp also turns off the same for community groups. Read our dedicated post to learn thedifferences between WhatsApp communities and groups.
Access Reaction Notification Settings on Desktop
You can disable reaction notifications on the WhatsApp desktop app. However, there are no separate group options like those on mobile devices. Follow these steps.
Step 1:OpenWhatsAppon the desktop > click thedown arrowat the top-right corner > selectSettings.
Step 2:OpenNotifications.
Step 3:Uncheck the box forShow reaction notificationsfrom the following menu.
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Last updated on 25 July, 2024
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