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WhatsApp Working on Mute Everyone Feature to Reduce Group Chat Notification Spam

Highlights

  • WhatsApp is testing a “Mute @everyone” feature to help users avoid spammy group mentions while still receiving direct message alerts.
  • The toggle appears in group notification settings and silences alerts triggered by @everyone mentions.
  • It is currently in development for Android Beta version 2.25.27.1 with a wider rollout expected in the coming weeks.
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WhatsApp is developing a new feature for its Android app that will let users mute everyone mentions in group chats. The update is designed to give participants more control over their notifications, helping reduce unnecessary distractions in busy groups while ensuring they don’t miss important messages. Here’s what we know about the feature as of now.

What is the Mute Everyone Feature?

According to recent WABetaInfo’s report, the Meta-owned messaging platform is testing the feature in the WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.25.27.1. WABetaInfo is a reliable source for WhatsApp updates.

The option appears in the notifications settings, alongside existing mute controls for group chats. Once enabled, it silences notifications specifically triggered by the @everyone mention, preventing users from being alerted every time someone tags the entire group.

Upcoming WhatsApp feature will allow users to mute everyone’s mentions in group chats. (Image credit – @WABetaInfo on X)

Currently, the @everyone mention allows any group participant and not just admins to notify all members in the chat. While this is useful for announcements, it is often misused and can cause disruptions in large, active groups.

How the Mute @Everyone Feature Works?

With this new option, users will be able to mute @everyone notifications while still receiving alerts for direct mentions and regular messages. This ensures that important updates aren’t missed, while mass mentions no longer overwhelm the notification feed.

The feature will also include a manual toggle, giving users full control over when they want to activate or disable it, depending on their needs.

Availability of Mute @Everyone Feature on WhatsApp

At present, the feature is still under development and is not available to beta testers in the Google Play Beta program. However, reports indicate that WhatsApp could roll it out to testers in the coming weeks through a future app update.

FAQs

Q1. What is WhatsApp’s new Mute @everyone feature?

Answer. It’s a notification control that lets users silence alerts triggered by @everyone mentions in group chats, helping reduce spam and distractions.

Q2. Will I still receive other notifications if I mute @everyone?

Answer. Yes, you’ll continue to get alerts for direct mentions and regular messages, only mass @everyone notifications will be silenced.

Q3. When will the WhatsApp mute everyone feature be available?

Answer. It’s currently in development for Android Beta version 2.25.27.1 and expected to roll out to testers in the coming weeks.

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