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WhatsApp Develops Toggle to Mute "@everyone" Mentions in Group Chats

Spotted in Android beta build 2.25.27.1, the setting signals a push to curb disruptive group-wide alerts.

Overview

  • WABetaInfo found the "Mute @everyone" option in WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.25.27.1.
  • The toggle appears under a group chat’s notification settings below the main mute switch and is off by default.
  • The feature remains in development and is not available to users, including Google Play beta testers.
  • The control responds to a new mention capability that lets any participant alert all members of a group.
  • Users will be able to silence @everyone alerts even when a group is muted or keep receiving them by adjusting per‑group settings.