If you’ve ever been added to a WhatsApp group you wanted to leave but couldn’t, the Meta-owned firm may have a solution for you.
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow users to leave groups without telling other members. When users leave WhatsApp groups, a little centre banner with the words “XYZ left” shows for everyone to see. Only group admins may soon be notified when someone leaves a WhatsApp group.
A screenshot shared by WABetaInfo showed how users would be alerted differently if they try to leave a WhatsApp group. “Only you and group admins will be notified that you left the group,” – the message read.
Silently exit groups on WhatsApp soon
The functionality is currently being developed for WhatsApp Desktop beta, but it will eventually be available on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS. That is the final step before the function is available to all users.
This functionality will be especially useful for folks who have been trying to leave groups but have been unable to do so due to the PSA-style banner that announces each person’s departure. How many members would your favourite WhatsApp groups have if done more discreetly? As the feature is implemented, only time will tell.
WhatsApp has recently been extending its feature set. WhatsApp just announced “Communities,” a mechanism to combine multiple groups under one roof. This simplifies group management, especially for administrators who handle a large number of groups.
WhatsApp has recently been extending its feature set.
WhatsApp just announced “Communities,” a mechanism to combine multiple groups under one roof. This simplifies group management, especially for administrators who handle a large number of groups.
Don’t get too thrilled just yet; it may be some time before WhatsApp allows members to leave groups quietly. Regardless, many people may benefit from this minor change.
