How to tag everyone in a WhatsApp group: @all, who can use it and best practices
WhatsApp now has a mention for the whole group. Here is how it works, who can use it and how to keep it from becoming the reason people leave.
Direct answer: To tag everyone in a WhatsApp group, type @ in the message box and choose @all. The message notifies every member, including people who muted the group, unless they muted @all mentions. In groups with more than 32 members, only admins can use @all.
In short:
- @all launched in August 2026 and is rolling out gradually.
- Groups with more than 32 people: admins only.
- Use it for urgent notices; for routine reminders, schedule messages instead.
How to use @all on Android, iPhone and desktop
- Open the group.
- Type
@in the message box. - Choose @all at the top of the member list.
- Write the notice and send.
WhatsApp announced it on its official blog on August 4, 2026 and it is rolling out gradually. If you don't see it, update the app and wait. Individual mentions (type @ and the person's name) work as before, as the Help Center describes.
Who can use it and what happens to muted members
| Situation | How it works |
|---|---|
| Group with up to 32 members | Any member can use @all |
| Group with more than 32 members | Only admins can use @all |
| Member who muted the group | Still gets the @all notification |
| Member who muted @all | Doesn't get it; the option is in the group's notification settings |
If @all hasn't reached you yet
Until it does, the alternatives are:
- Tag people one by one: works, but slow in big groups.
- Pin the message: keeps the notice at the top.
- Community announcements: if the group is part of a community, the announcement group reaches every group. See community, group or channel.
- Group event: for dates, the event reminds people who said they are going.
Be wary of apps and "modded WhatsApp" builds that promise to tag everyone: WhatsApp says unofficial apps can get your account banned.
When to use (and not use) @all
@all breaks through mute. Overused, it becomes the reason people leave. A simple rule: use it for urgent things that change what people will do (cancellations, time changes, final deadlines). For routine reminders, use scheduled messages, which arrive on time without forcing a notification. Put this in the group rules and keep @all for admins.
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