How to Block a Group in WhatsApp

WhatsApp groups are, in most cases, entertaining and useful for communicating with numerous people at once. However, at some point, you may be annoyed by the messages and decide you don’t want to be a member anymore. If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place.

This article will discuss how to block a group in WhatsApp. Plus, we’ll offer a few tricks you can use to stop receiving notifications and exit the group without anyone noticing. Let’s dive in.

How to Block a WhatsApp Group on the iPhone App

Unfortunately, WhatsApp doesn’t allow you to block a group. But, there are a few methods to prevent receiving notifications or stop being a member.

If you don’t want to receive annoying notifications, you can mute a group. That way, you’ll still be a member, but the messages won’t bother you. Here are the steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the group you want to mute.
   
2. Tap the group’s name.
   
3. Tap “Mute.”
   
4. Choose how long you want to mute it.
   
5. Tap “Ok.”

Other group members won’t know you’ve muted the notifications.

In case you don’t want to be a member of a group anymore for whatever reason, you can exit it:

1. Open WhatsApp and open the group you want to exit.
   
2. Tap the group’s name.
   
3. Tap “Exit group.” You’ll see a prompt asking you whether you want to exit or mute instead.
   
4. Tap “Exit.”
   

Keep in mind that all members will see that you left the group. If you don’t want everyone to know you’re no longer interested, the best solution is to mute it instead.

If you left a group and keep getting re-added, you can block the group’s admin. It’s important to do this before leaving the group again:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the group you want to exit.
   
2. Tap the group’s name and scroll down to view the participants.
   
3. Tap the admin’s name and then tap “Info.”
   
4. Scroll down and tap “Block” twice.
   

When there are two or more admins, repeat the steps for all of them.

WhatsApp allows you to choose who can add you to groups. That way, you can prevent being added to groups you don’t want to be a member of:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to settings.
   
2. Tap “Account.”
   
3. Tap “Privacy.”
   
4. Tap “Groups.”
   
5. Choose one of the three options: “Everyone,” “My Contacts,” or “My Contacts Except.”
   

How to Block a WhatsApp Group on the Android App

If you want to block a WhatsApp group, the bad news is WhatsApp doesn’t enable you to do it. However, you can take a few actions to customize the group settings.

When you want to stop receiving messages but remain in the group, you can always mute them:

1. Open WhatsApp and the group you want to mute.
   
2. Tap the three dots at the top-right corner.
   
3. Tap “Mute Notifications” and choose for how long you want them muted.
   
4. Tap “Ok.”
   

Other group members won’t know you’ve muted your notifications. You’ll still be able to access the group, read and reply to messages.

Another method is to exit the group. In this case, other members will see that you’ve left, and you won’t be able to read any future messages. Follow the steps below to exit a WhatsApp group.

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the group you want to leave.
   
2. Tap the three dots at the top-right corner.
   
3. Tap “Group info.”
   
4. Scroll down and tap “Exit group.” You’ll be asked whether you want to leave or mute the group instead.
   
5. Tap “Exit.”
   

If you’ve left a group and the same person keeps re-adding you, you can opt for blocking them before leaving the group again. Here’s what to do:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the group.
   
2. Tap the three dots at the top-right corner.
   
3. Tap “Group info.”
   
4. Scroll down to see the participants and tap the group admin.
   
5. Tap “View [name].”
   
6. Scroll down and tap “Block.”
   
7. Tap “Block” once again to confirm.
   

By default, anyone who has your phone number can add you to a WhatsApp group. If you keep getting added to groups you don’t want to be a member of, WhatsApp allows you to customize these settings and choose who can add you to groups:

1. Open WhatsApp.
   
2. Tap the three dots at the top-right corner.
   
3. Tap “Settings.”
   
4. Tap “Account.”
   
5. Tap “Privacy.”
   
6. Tap “Groups.” Choose the preferred settings.
   
7. Tap “Done.”
   

Admins that can’t add you to a group will be able to send you an invite.

How to Block a WhatsApp Group on a PC

Unlike the WhatsApp mobile version, blocking a group in the desktop app isn’t possible. Fortunately, WhatsApp allows you to customize your profile and each group in several ways.

The first thing you could do is mute the group. Other members won’t be notified about it, and you won’t have to view group activity if you don’t want to. Of course, you could still read all messages and reply to them. Follow the steps below to mute a WhatsApp group:

1. Launch WhatsApp and open the group you want to mute.
   
2. Press the three dots at the top-right corner.
   
3. Select “Mute notifications.” Choose whether you want to mute it for eight hours, one week, or always.
   
4. Tap “Mute notifications.”
   

If you don’t want to be in a WhatsApp group anymore, you can always exit it. Keep in mind other members will see that you left, and you won’t be able to read any future messages:

1. Launch WhatsApp and open the group you want to leave.
   
2. Select the three dots at the top-right corner.
   
3. Press “Exit group” twice.
   

if you leave a group and get re-added, you can ensure that doesn’t happen again by blocking the admin. Keep in mind you need to block the person before leaving the group again:

1. Open WhatsApp and the group chat.
   
2. Press the three dots at the top-right corner.
   
3. Press “Group info.”
   
4. Scroll down to find the participants. Press the person with “group admin” next to their name.
   
5. Press the person’s name.
   
6. Scroll down and press “Block.”
   
7. Press “Block” again to confirm.
   

If the group has two or more admins, repeat the steps if you want to block all of them.

How to Block a Group Invite on WhatsApp

By default, everyone can add you to a WhatsApp group. If the person inviting you is in your contacts, you’ll automatically become a member. Fortunately, WhatsApp enables you to customize your group settings. That way, you decide who can add you to groups. Follow the steps below to do so:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to “Settings.”
   
2. Tap “Account.”
   
3. Tap “Privacy.”
   
4. Tap “Groups.” Choose among three options: “Everyone,” “My contacts,” or My contacts except…”
   
5. Tap “Done.”
   

Admins that can’t add you to a group could send you a private invite that you can accept or decline. You can customize these settings only within the mobile app.

Can I Exit a Group Without Anyone Knowing

If you want to stop receiving group notifications, you can mute them. You’ll remain a member, and others won’t know you’ve muted the notifications. However, note that other members will see that you haven’t read any messages.

If you’re an iPhone user, follow the steps below to mute a WhatsApp group:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the group you want to mute.
   
2. Tap the group’s name.
   
3. Tap “Mute.” Choose one of the three options: “Everyone,” “My contacts,” or My contacts except…”
   
4. Tap “Ok.”

If you’re using an Android, follow these steps to mute a WhatsApp group:

1. Open WhatsApp and the group you want to mute.
   
2. Press the three dots at the top-right corner.
   
3. Tap “Mute Notifications” and select the preferred period.
   
4. Tap “Ok.”
   

PC users can use the WhatsApp desktop version to mute a group by following these steps:

1. Launch WhatsApp and open the group you want to mute.
   
2. Select the three dots at chat’s the top-right corner.
   
3. Press “Mute notifications.” Choose whether you want to mute it for eight hours, one week, or always.
   
4. Tap “Mute notifications.”
   

WhatsApp How to Block Someone in a Group?

Even though you can’t block a group, you can block one or more of its members, both on the mobile and the desktop version.

If you’re using the mobile app, follow the steps below to block someone:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the group.
   
2. Go to group info to view the members and tap the person you want to block.
   
3. Tap “View [name].”
   
4. Scroll down and tap “Block.”
   

If you’re using the desktop version, follow these steps to block a group member:

1. Launch WhatsApp and open the group.
   
2. Press the group’s name.
   
3. Select the person you want to block among group members.
   
4. Press the person’s name at the top.
   
5. Scroll down and press “Block.”
   

Stay on Top of WhatsApp Groups

Although WhatsApp doesn’t let you block entire groups, there are several ways to customize them. Depending on your preferences, you can mute or leave the group, block the admin or other members, and choose who can add you to group chats.

How do you deal with WhatsApp groups you don’t want to be a member of? Do you use some of the methods we mentioned? Tell us in the comments section below.