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Mute WhatsApp groups (iPhone & Android)

Mute noisy WhatsApp groups without leaving them: Group info → Notifications → Mute. You decide when you read groups (daily or weekly).


Mute WhatsApp groups (iPhone & Android)\n\n## So geht’s

  1. Open the WhatsApp group chat.
  2. Tap the group name at the top (→ Group info).
  3. iPhone: NotificationsMute → choose a duration (e.g., 8 hours, 1 week, Always) and turn off Show notifications (if available).
  4. Android: Mute notifications → choose a duration and disable Show notifications; optionally open Custom notifications and set sound/vibration to none.
  5. (Optional) Set Notify for to Mentions only if you still want @mentions without every message.
  6. Pick a schedule: check groups on your terms (e.g., once a day at 17:00 or once a week).

Why this helps

Fewer interruptions, same context: you stay in the group but control when it gets your attention.


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