Perfect guide on how to manage WhatsApp notifications on Android
20 Jan 2025

Taming the wild beast of WhatsApp notifications can make your messaging experience on Android a whole lot more peaceful.

Muting group chats or individual conversations lets you regain control of your attention.

This guide will teach you how to mute and unmute specific chats, so you can be sure you're only getting interrupted by the important stuff.

Muting chat notifications made easy
Mute steps

To mute WhatsApp notifications on Android, first open the app and navigate to Chats.

Long-press the chat you want to mute until a green circle appears, then tap the bell icon at the top.

You'll be asked to choose how long to mute notifications: eight hours, one week, or always. Confirm your selection by tapping OK.

Unmuting with simplicity
Unmute steps

To unmute a chat, long-press the conversation in the Chats tab until it's selected.

Spot the bell icon with a line through it at the top of your screen and tap it. This instantly unmutes the chat.

If you muted notifications through chat settings, open the specific chat, tap on the contact or group name at the top, navigate to Notifications settings, and disable "Mute notifications."