Group chats on WhatsApp have limitless uses. This is an easy guide on how to change WhatsApp group name into something better.
WhatsApp initially started as an alternative messaging service. As opposed to traditional SMS service, messages could be sent via the internet from one number to another number via the WhatsApp app. This SMS over the internet platform has changed and improved over the years into more than that to an app used in everyday activities. You can send media files of different kinds aside from text.
Launched in 2009 initially on the iOS platform, WhatsApp has crept its way across platforms and countries connecting people. Used in over 180 countries, WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms, with over 2 billion users and counting, using all its features including the group chat feature to stay in touch.
WhatsApp Group Chat feature
In 2011, WhatsApp added the group chat feature, it was welcomed with so much excitement by users. Because of this feature, WhatsApp was able to bring home a record-breaking 1 billion messages in just a single day.
The WhatsApp group chat feature allows you to message more than 1 person at the same time. It is not the same as the WhatsApp broadcast message feature which also allows you to send messages to multiple persons. In a group chat, sending and receiving messages goes both ways, open to everyone that is part of the group chat. So you can even message people without saving their contacts.
The group chat feature has grown to be a very popular one on WhatsApp. Very useful team discussions at work, or just for fun chatting with friends and family. Whether you know how to create personalized WhatsApp stickers or not, group chats are places where you can get a lot of them. Group chats are also very instrumental for hosting online classes.
Since groups can be created easily and there is no known limit to how many you can create. It is safe to say there are many group chats on your WhatsApp. It is always good to name them accordingly so you don’t confuse them. Let’s look at how you can change group chat names on WhatsApp.
How to change group name in WhatsApp
The Whatsapp group name, referred to as Group subject, is like the title of the group, helping you to identify the group on the chat list. Changing a WhatsApp group subject is very easy and can be done by anybody. So let’s get to it, shall we?
How to change WhatsApp group name on Android
To make changes to the group subject of a WhatsApp group on an Android device, please follow the steps below.
- Open WhatsApp on your phone
- Click on Chats. By default, this is the tab that will open once you open the app.
- Scroll to and click on the group chat that you want to make changes to.
- In the group chat, click on options (the 3 vertical dots) and select Group info from the options list. Or you can click on the name header at the top to quickly access the Group info.
- On the group info page, click on the options icon and then select Change Subject.
- Now edit the group name or subject as you want. You can add emojis too by clicking on the emoji icon.
- Click on OK at the bottom of the screen to save the newly changed WhatsApp group name.
How to change WhatsApp group name on iPhone
To edit the WhatsApp group subject on an iOS device, carefully for the steps below.
- Open WhatsApp on your iPhone
- Click on Chats from the tabs at the bottom of the screen. By default, this is the tab that will open once you open the app.
- Locate the group chat you want to make changes to and click on it.
- In the group chat, click on the name header at the top to access the Group info.
- On the group info page, click on Edit at the top right corner of the screen.
- On the edit group screen, edit the group name or subject as you want. You can add emojis too by clicking on the emoji icon.
- Click on Done at the top right corner of the screen to save the newly changed WhatsApp group name.
Making changes WhatsApp group settings
By default, after creating a group, changes to group info can be done by any participant of the group. So anybody can change the group subject, the group description, etc at any time. Since the group name is as important as the group itself, an unnecessary change of WhatsApp group name is not ideal. To prevent unnecessary changes to WhatsApp group name, you have to alter the group settings to allow only selected participants to do so.
How to change WhatsApp group settings to Admins only
To allow only a few persons to be able to alter the group name or settings, you have to change the group settings to admin only. To do so,
- Open the group chat from the chats list on your WhatsApp.
- Access the options menu and then click on Group settings. Alternatively, scroll down on the Group info page and click on Group settings.
- Now click on Edit group info on the group settings option.
- Select Only admins from the options.
- Finally, click on OK to save settings.
Now, only people who are admins on the group chat can change the WhatsApp group name. Every other participant can only send messages and does not have any access to alter group settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum person per group chat on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp group chats have a limit to the number of persons that can be added to or join a group chat. only a maximum of 256 participants are allowed per Group Chat. Be found that one will get an error message when trying to add more.
Before now, the maximum number per group chat was 100 participants. So it is possible that the limit could be increased at a later time.
What is the maximum length of a Whatsapp group name?
Whatsapp group subject is limited to just 25 characters and nothing more. So choose a short name and only use emojis where necessary.
Final thoughts
Try to make your WhatsApp group name reflect what the group is about. Just something short and unique. You do not have to describe it. The description should be done in the space for group description.
