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WhatsApp Launches New Group Chat Features Including Mass Mentions and Anonymous Polls

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First reported by Now 14 · 16 hours ago

What happened

WhatsApp rolled out new group chat features on August 4, 2026, including mass mentions that notify all members, anonymous polls with closing times, and quick creation of side chats from existing groups. These tools aim to enhance communication and decision-making in groups and are available globally for iOS and Android users.

01WhatsApp introduces group-wide mentions that notify all members, even in muted groups.
02Polls now support anonymous voting, editing within 15 minutes, and set closing times.
03Users can create side chats from existing groups for focused discussions.
04Mass mentions in large groups are limited to admins to prevent misuse.
05New features are part of ongoing Meta upgrades and roll out to 3 billion users worldwide.
06Users should update their app to access the latest group chat tools.

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