How to hide a group in WhatsApp without exiting?

How to hide a group in WhatsApp without exiting - briefly?

To hide a WhatsApp group without leaving it, you can use the "mute" feature. This allows you to silence notifications from the group while still remaining a member. Simply go to the group settings and select "Mute" to choose how long you want to mute the notifications.

How to hide a group in WhatsApp without exiting - in detail?

To hide a group in WhatsApp without leaving it, you can use the built-in archiving feature. This feature allows you to remove a chat from your main screen while keeping the messages and notifications intact. Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to do this:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
  2. Locate the Group: Scroll through your chat list to find the group you want to hide.
  3. Long Press on the Chat: Tap and hold on the group chat until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
  4. Select Archive Option: In the menu, look for an option that says "Archive" or has an icon resembling a box with an arrow pointing down. Tap on it.
  5. Confirmation: You may see a confirmation message asking if you're sure you want to archive the chat. Confirm your action.
  6. Verify Archiving: The group chat will now disappear from your main chat list. To access archived chats, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap on "Archived Chats" in the dropdown menu.

Important Notes:

  • Notifications: Even after archiving, you will still receive notifications for messages sent to the group.
  • Unarchiving: If you want to unarchive the chat and bring it back to your main screen, simply long press on the archived chat in the "Archived Chats" list and select "Unarchive."

By following these steps, you can effectively hide a WhatsApp group from your main chat list without having to leave the group or miss out on any messages.