Why is there only one checkmark on a message in a WhatsApp group - briefly?
The single checkmark on a message in a WhatsApp group indicates that the message has been sent from your device but not yet delivered to any of the recipients. This is because delivery statuses are only updated once the message reaches each individual recipient's phone, which can vary depending on their internet connectivity and device settings.
Why is there only one checkmark on a message in a WhatsApp group - in detail?
The presence of only one checkmark on a message in a WhatsApp group indicates that the message has been successfully sent from your device but has not yet been delivered to any of the recipients in the group. In more detail, this single checkmark appears when the message is still en route and has not reached the servers of WhatsApp or the devices of the intended recipients. This status can be temporary, especially during peak times or network congestion, but typically signifies that the message is on its way to being delivered. Once the message reaches the servers and begins delivery to each recipient's device, additional checkmarks will appear, indicating successful delivery and read receipts.