WhatsApp Adds @all Mentions and Enhanced Group Polling
WhatsApp introduced @all mentions and upgraded group poll features to improve communication management for its 3 billion global users.
Meta announced a series of updates to WhatsApp group chats on August 4, 2026, designed to streamline communication and decision-making. A primary addition is the @all mention feature, which notifies every member of a group with a single message. To prevent spam in larger communities, this specific functionality is restricted to administrators in groups with more than 32 members.
The update also introduces expanded capabilities for group polls. Creators can now set expiration deadlines, hide the names of voters to ensure privacy, and edit questions within 15 minutes of posting. Additionally, users can now create new group chats directly from existing ones to better manage specific discussions or event logistics.
Meta stated these features build upon previous improvements to support a global user base that now exceeds 3 billion people.
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