--- title: "Types of WhatsApp groups and how to use each one" description: "The main types of WhatsApp groups by goal (announcements, chat, students, sales, VIP, neighborhood and work) and the right settings and rules for each one." featured_image: "https://9bot.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/tip-en-types-of-whatsapp-groups.webp" url: "https://9bot.com.br/en/types-of-whatsapp-groups/" date_modified: "2026-10-30T02:02:49+00:00" last_updated: "2026-10-30T02:02:49+00:00" --- # Types of WhatsApp groups and how to use each one To pick the right format before creating a group, or to understand why an existing group is not working. group typessettingspurpose Reading time: 4 min ## In this article 1. [How it works in practice](#simulation) 2. [Direct answer](#resposta) 3. [The main types](#table) 4. [Settings by type](#settings) 5. [Guides by type](#guides) 6. [Group, community or channel](#formats) 7. [Changing a group's type](#change) 8. [Automation by type](#automate) 9. [Read also](#artigos-relacionados) 10. [FAQ](#faq) ## How it works in practice When a group mixes notices and chat, important information disappears. With 9bot, the .about command makes the group type clear to newcomers. When a group mixes notices and chat, important information disappears. With 9bot, the .about command makes the group type clear to newcomers. **Direct answer:** WhatsApp groups can be split by goal: announcement groups (only admins send), chat groups (everyone takes part), student groups, customer and support groups, sales and deals groups, paid VIP groups, neighborhood or condo groups and work groups. Each type needs different settings for who sends messages, who adds members and how much moderation is required. Choosing the type before creating the group stops it from trying to be everything at once. **In short:** - The goal defines the type, and the type defines the settings. - Announcement groups and chat groups rarely work as one. - For many related groups, a community keeps things tidy. ![Want to automate your WhatsApp groups? Discover 9bot and set up alerts, commands and integrations in minutes. Free trial](https://9bot.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1stBannerUniversal-EN.gif)[](https://9bot.com.br/en/start-now/) ## The most common group types | Type | Goal | Who sends | Moderation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Announcements | Inform, no chat | Admins only | Low | | Chat or interest community | Exchange between members | Everyone | Medium to high | | Students and courses | Class questions and notices | Everyone, with rules | Medium | | Customers and support | Solve common questions | Everyone, with hours | Medium | | Sales and deals | Offers and launches | Usually admins only | Low to medium | | Paid VIP | Exclusive content for subscribers | Varies | High, with access control | | Neighborhood and condo | Local notices and mutual help | Everyone | High | | Work and team | Schedules, tasks, internal notices | Everyone | Medium | ## The right settings for each type The main choices are in the group permissions: who sends messages, who edits group info and who adds members, plus approval of new participants ([WhatsApp Help Center](https://faq.whatsapp.com/526742385997912/)). - **Announcements and deals:** admins only send; approval on if the audience is restricted. - **Chat, students and neighborhood:** everyone sends, clear rules and at least two admins. - **Support:** everyone sends, with support hours in the description. - **Paid VIP:** approval required and control over who has access. Each option is explained in [group participant permissions](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-group-participant-permissions-guide/). ## Guides for each type - Students: [WhatsApp group for students](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-group-for-course-students/). - Customers and support: [customer support group](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-group-customer-support/). - Sales: [WhatsApp sales group](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-sales-group/). - Deals: [deals group](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-deals-group/). - Paid VIP: [paid WhatsApp group](https://9bot.com.br/en/paid-whatsapp-group/). - Jobs: [job openings group](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-job-openings-group/). - Work: [company group and overtime](https://9bot.com.br/en/work-whatsapp-group-overtime-brazil/). ## When it is not a group If the goal is just to talk to many people, a channel may fit better. If you have several groups with the same audience, a community brings them together with an Announcements group. The full comparison is in [community, group or channel](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-community-vs-group-vs-channel/), and for many groups at once see [how to organize multiple groups](https://9bot.com.br/en/organize-multiple-whatsapp-groups/). ## Changing the type of an existing group A social group turning professional, or a chat group turning into notices only, needs a clear announcement: what changes, from when and where the old conversation goes. Update name, description and rules the same day. Anyone who does not want the new format can leave without awkwardness. ## Automation that fits the type With 9bot, each group can have its own settings: different welcome messages and commands, stricter link filters in chat groups, scheduled messages in announcement groups and join approval with filters in closed groups. 7-day trial; with the coupon **FIRST9**, monthly plans are 50% off for the first 3 months after the trial. ## Read also - [WhatsApp Community vs Group vs Channel: Differences and Which to Use](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-community-vs-group-vs-channel/) - [How to configure participant permissions on WhatsApp](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-group-participant-permissions-guide/) - [How to Create a WhatsApp Group: Step by Step on Android, iPhone and Business (and What to Set Up First)](https://9bot.com.br/en/how-to-create-a-whatsapp-group/) - [How to organize multiple WhatsApp groups without losing control](https://9bot.com.br/en/organize-multiple-whatsapp-groups/) ![Stop managing your WhatsApp group manually: set up commands, alerts and automations with 9bot. 50% OFF: Automate my group](https://9bot.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2ndBanner-bot-para-grupos-EN.gif)[](https://9bot.com.br/en/start-now/) ## FAQ What are the types of WhatsApp groups? By goal: announcements, chat, students, customers and support, sales and deals, paid VIP, neighborhood and work. How do I make an announcement only group? In the group permissions, set that only admins can send messages. What is the difference between a group and a community? A group is one conversation. A community brings several related groups together and creates an Announcements group to reach everyone. Can I change a group's type after creating it? Yes. Announce the change and update name, description, rules and permissions the same day. Which group type is the least work? Announcement groups, because only admins send. Chat groups need more moderation. ![9bot CTA](https://9bot.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Automatize-a-gestao-do-seu-grupo-com-o-9bot-EN.png)[ ](https://9bot.com.br/en/start-now/) ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](https://9bot.com.br/sitemap.md) for all pages, and the [glossary](https://9bot.com.br/glossary/) for 9bot terms.