How to Mute Whole WhatsApp Notifications on Android and iOS

WhatsApp notifications can be overwhelming, but you don’t want to uninstall the app or turn off Wi-Fi entirely. So, how can you stop receiving WhatsApp messages without affecting other notifications? The solution is to mute the WhatsApp app. Unlike other chat apps, WhatsApp doesn’t have a logout button. You can delete your account or disable data connectivity, but those aren’t always practical options. Instead, you can put WhatsApp into silent mode. In this article, you’ll learn how to turn off all notifications on WhatsApp for Android and iOS. We’ll begin with Android, then cover iOS.

Turn off All WhatsApp Notifications on Android

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Step 1: Open Settings on your phone and go to Apps & notifications / Installed apps / Apps.

Step 2: Look for WhatsApp under All apps. Tap on it.

Step 3: Tap on Notifications and turn off the toggle or uncheck the box next to Show/Allow notifications.

On Android phones running Android 7.1 Nougat and higher, tap and hold the WhatsApp icon on the home screen or app drawer to reveal app shortcuts. Select App info from the menu. You will be taken to WhatsApp app settings. Tap on Notifications and then follow step 3 above.

Turn off All WhatsApp Notifications on iPhone

To make your iPhone stop displaying notifications from WhatsApp, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Settings on your iPhone and find WhatsApp.

Step 2: Tap Notifications and turn off Allow Notifications.

You can also go to Settings > Notifications > WhatsApp and disable Allow Notifications.

What Happens When You Turn off Notifications in WhatsApp

When you turn off notifications, you won’t be disturbed by incoming messages. The messages will still be accessible in WhatsApp, but you won’t receive any notifications. This applies to individual chats, groups, and calls. You’ll need to open the app to check for new messages manually. The notifications won’t appear in the notification panel, and the badge on the WhatsApp icon won’t show any new notifications unless you open the app.

Mute All WhatsApp Messages from Individual Chats

If you don’t want to mute WhatsApp notifications from all individual contacts, you have the power to do so. WhatsApp provides a mute feature for individual chats, but using it for all contacts is not feasible. Instead, you can make the message tone silent in WhatsApp settings. Here’s how.

Mute WhatsApp Message Notifications from Individual Chats in Android

To do that, follow these steps:

1. Launch WhatsApp. Tap on the three-dot icon at the top-right corner and select Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Notifications. Then tap on Notification tone under Messages.

Step 3: Select None in the sound picker.

Step 4: Disable vibration for Messages in Settings.

Did you know you can customize WhatsApp notification tones for each contact on Android? Learn how to do so

Mute WhatsApp Message Notifications from Individual Chats in iPhone

Step 1: On iPhone, open WhatsApp and tap on Settings in the bottom bar.

Step 2: Tap Notifications. Disable the toggle next to Show Notifications under Message Notifications.

Turn Off WhatsApp Messages from All Group Chats

Messages from group chats bothering you? Tired of muting each group individually? Mute them all with just a tap.

To do so on Android, open WhatsApp Settings and go to Notifications. Tap on Notification tone under Groups and select None. Also, turn off vibration under Vibrate.

To turn off group notifications on iPhone, go to WhatsApp Settings > Notifications. Disable the Show Notifications toggle under Group Notifications.

Turn off WhatsApp Call Notifications

The message notification tone is small, but calls annoy because they have longer ringtones. Instead of muting contacts, you can turn off WhatsApp call notifications. When you do, you will receive WhatsApp calls without sound.

Note: To turn off on Android, go to WhatsApp Settings > Notifications. Tap Ringtone under Calls. Select None. Also, tap Vibrate under Calls and select Off.

Bonus Tip: Disable Message Tones While Chatting

When chatting on WhatsApp, you’ll hear tones when sending or receiving messages in a chat thread. This can be disturbing if you use WhatsApp frequently. To disable conversation tones, go to Settings > Notifications on Android and iPhone. Then, on Android, disable the toggle for Conversation tones.

On iPhone, disable In-App Notifications. Turn off sounds and vibration.

Ward Off WhatsApp Distractions

Muting WhatsApp can be useful when studying or in a meeting. If you want to receive notifications from other apps but avoid WhatsApp, try digital wellness apps on Android. On iPhone, add WhatsApp under Screen Time in Settings. Hopefully, that should help. Additionally, if you still want to block someone, learn what happens when you block someone on WhatsApp.