WhatsApp Mute vs. Archive: Understand the Differences
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What Is Mute on WhatsApp
Muting someone on WhatsAppstops message notifications from them. You can mute a conversation for 8 hours, a week, or Always.
How to Mute a Conversation on WhatsApp
Tap and Holda conversation you want to mute. You can also select multiple chat threads. Tap themute iconat the top and select 8 hours, 1 week, or always.
Swipelefton a chat, tap onMore, and selectMute. Tap to choose 8 hours, 1 week, or Always.
When you mute aWhatsApp group, the app only sends a notification if you are mentioned during a conversation. You can always unmute a conversation using the same steps above.
What Is Archive on WhatsApp
When youarchivea conversation, it doesn’t appear in the Chats tab but keeps it hidden inside the Archived section.
How to Archive a Chat on WhatsApp
This hides the conversation under theArchived menuon top of all chats.
By default, you will not receive notifications for new messages in archived conversations, and they will remain hidden.
To change these settings, go toChatsettings in WhatsApp and turn offKeep Chats Archived.
Note:When you mute or archive a chat, WhatsApp only silences or hides incoming messages. If the person calls you on WhatsApp, your phone rings with a full-size calling banner. Further, the app doesn’t notify the person when you mute or archive a conversation.
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Last updated on 17 July, 2024
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