How to mute group messages in Google Messages, iMessage, and WhatsApp

Group texts are a great way to share information and plan events with family and friends. However, frequent message notifications can be distracting and bothersome. The good news is that you may mute the groups you’re a part of so that you don’t receive unnecessary notifications. you may do this on flagship andbudget Android phonesas well as on iPhones. We explore the steps below.

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Muting a group text on Android’s Google Messages app

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If you’re part of an Android group text, here’s how to mute the thread:

Select Group details from the drop-down menu

Muting a group text on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is one of the most commonly used messaging apps. Here’s how to mute group texts on the app:

Select notifications to change the group text notification settings.

Muting a group text on iPhone’s Messages app

If you don’t want to leave a group text message, here’s how to mute it:

Select Silent to mute group texts

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Toggle the Mute notifications switch off to stop receiving notifications.

What happens when you mute group texts

When you mute group texts on your Android device, WhatsApp messaging app, or iPhone, you stop receiving alerts when there are new messages. However, the messages still arrive in your inbox, and you may check them at your convenience. Members of the group chat are not aware that you muted the conversation, so they will continue to send messages as usual. This might cause you to miss important messages, so check your messages app occasionally.

Select how long you want to mute the message notifications for.

Use Do Not Disturb to silence notifications

While muting group texts can help, you’re able to alsoturn on Do Not Disturb on your Android phoneor iPhone to temporarily silence notifications from all apps. This is helpful when you need to focus on a task.

Tap the group icon at the top of the screen.

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