How to Mute WhatsApp Group Notifications Permanently
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Note: WhatsApp syncs across devices. So, if you silence a WhatsApp group on a desktop, it will automatically be applied to your mobile device. The setting syncs seamlessly between devices without manual execution.
What Happens When You Mute WhatsApp Group Notifications
How to Disable WhatsApp Group Notifications
On WhatsApp Desktop App or Web
Step 1: OpenWhatsAppon your preferred browser or a desktop app.
Note: For the demonstration, we are going withWhatsApp Web.
Step 2: Navigate to thegroupyou want to mute notifications for.
Step 2: Under the group chat, click on thethree vertical iconsat the top right.
Step 3: From the drop-down menu, selectGroup info.
Step 4: In the right-side pane, toggle onMute notifications.
Step 5: Select the number of hours or weeks you want to mute the group notifications and selectMute.
That’s it. You have successfully muted a WhatsApp group. If you don’t have access to your desktop, execute the same on mobile; continue reading.
Also Read:How to create a WhatsApp group with yourself
How to Silent WhatsApp Group On Mobile
The steps are the same for Android and iOS. However, for this demonstration, we are going with an Android device. Follow along.
Step 1: LaunchWhatsAppon your Android or iOS device and navigate to the group you want to mute notifications for.
Step 2: Tap thethree-dot iconin the top navigation bar and selectGroup info.
Step 3: Scroll down and toggle onMute notifications. In the Mute notifications pop-up, select between 8 hours, 1 week, or Always. Then, selectOK.
There you go. You have successfully muted your WhatsApp group. You will not receive any notifications from this group, but you can still see the messages popping up.
Also Read:How to stop auto-download photos in WhatsApp groups
How to Permanently Disable WhatsApp Group Notifications
Note: You can only perform these steps on the WhatsApp mobile app, as they are unavailable on the WhatsApp web or desktop clients.
Step 1: LaunchWhatsAppand navigate to thegroupyou want to mute notifications for.
Step 2: Tap thethree-dot iconin the top navigation bar and selectGroup info.
Step 3:Now,scroll down and selectCustom notifications. Under Notifications, tap onUse custom notifications.
Step 4: SelectNotification tone. From the list of Sound Ringtones section toNone.
Step 5: Additionally, selectVibrate. From the pop-up, selectOff(or choose as per your preference).
FAQs
No, other participants in the WhatsApp group cannot see if you have muted the group. Muting a group’s notifications is a private setting that only affects your device. It neither sends any notifications or alerts to other group members nor displays any indication within the group that you have muted it.
Currently, there is no option to leave a WhatsApp group silently. However, there’s a workaround, which we have explained inhow to leave a WhatsApp group without anyone knowing.
Whether you’re part of a busy group or need some quiet time, muting WhatsApp group notifications is a practical and effective solution. You may also want to readhow to delete a WhatsApp group permanently.
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Last updated on 19 August, 2024
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