Tech Desk 
Sep 25, 2024
WhatsApp has rolled out its mute feature to help users manage unwanted messages. This update enables users to silence notifications from specific contacts or groups, providing a more streamlined messaging experience.
WhatsApp mute feature
The mute feature on WhatsApp hides notifications from a specific contact or group for a certain period. When you mute someone, that person's messages won't cause you any sort of notification; you can still read his messages, and the people bothering you will leave you alone.
The feature has the following benefits, it makes a distraction-free experience for a user and filters unwanted messages, offers temporary relief, increases focus on more crucial conversations, and customises the messaging experience.
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How to mute or unmute:
To mute or unmute individual or group chat notifications:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat.
- Tap the contact's name or group name.
- Select ‘Mute notifications’ or ‘Unmute notifications.’
- Choose the duration: 8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year.
Mute feature benefits
Despite being useful in many ways, this feature can mute a loud, talkative friend or family member; it can silence the noise in a busy group chat; it can minimise distractions during work or study, and it can also set up custom notifications for specific contacts.
The feature gives you peace of mind so that you only look into conversations that are of importance. Overall, it's a feature that enhances the use and personalisation of WhatsApp.
WhatsApp is developing, and so are the features to make the messaging experience more effective for users. Muting is an important aspect that gives a person control over notifications.
