--- title: "WhatsApp group status: how to mention a group in your status" description: "How to mention a group in your WhatsApp status so all members can see it and what is not yet an official group status feature." featured_image: "https://9bot.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sta-en-whatsapp-group-status.webp" url: "https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-group-status/" date_modified: "2026-10-30T01:59:46+00:00" last_updated: "2026-10-30T01:59:46+00:00" --- # WhatsApp group status how it works today A guide for admins of professional groups who want to use status to promote notices to members without flooding the chat. statusmentionsnotices Reading time: 4 min ## In this article 1. [How it works in practice](#simulation) 2. [Direct answer](#resposta) 3. [Mentioning the group](#mention) 4. [Group only status](#in-testing) 5. [Status or group message](#status-or-chat) 6. [Notices without status](#automate) 7. [Read also](#artigos-relacionados) 8. [FAQ](#faq) ## How it works in practice Without structure, the event notice gets lost among messages and depends on a status not everyone sees. With 9bot, the agenda is one command away and the reminder is scheduled. Without structure, the event notice gets lost among messages and depends on a status not everyone sees. With 9bot, the agenda is one command away and the reminder is scheduled. **Direct answer:** The feature documented in the WhatsApp Help Center is mentioning a group in your status: when you mention the group, all its members can see that status, even people outside your status audience, and those mentioned can reshare it. A status posted inside the group itself, visible only to members, has been reported in test versions, but at the time of this review it has no Help Center page; treat it as a feature in testing that may not appear for you. **In short:** - Official: mentioning a group in your status lets all members see that status. - People mentioned can reshare the status. - A group only status is not documented in the Help Center yet. ![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/) ## How to mention a group in your status According to the [Help Center](https://faq.whatsapp.com/502161774931737), when creating a status you can mention people or groups. When you mention a group, all group members can see that status, even people outside your audience. The mention does not change the audience settings of future statuses. 1. Open the Updates tab and create a status. 2. Tap the mention icon and choose the group. 3. Post. People mentioned can share the status with their own audience. Sharing does not reveal your name or number, but the content can travel outside the group. ## Group only status: what is known Specialized press reported in 2025 tests of a status created inside the group and visible only to members. At the time of this review, the Help Center has no page about this feature. If it appears in your group info, use it; if not, there is no setting to turn it on. Do not plan group communication around a feature that is not documented. For notices that must arrive, use the chat itself. ## When to use status and when to use the chat | Criterion | Status mentioning the group | Message in the group | | --- | --- | --- | | Duration | Disappears after 24 hours | Stays in the chat | | Notification | The mention notifies the group | Follows each member's notification settings | | Can be pinned | No | Yes, by admins | | Best for | Quick, visual promotion | Notices with deadlines, rules and links | For important notices, combine both: a status to get attention and a pinned group message with details. See [how to mention everyone in a group](https://9bot.com.br/en/how-to-tag-everyone-in-whatsapp-group/). ## Notices that do not get lost Status depends on each member opening the Updates tab. For agendas and deadlines, 9bot posts scheduled notices in the group and keeps information available in commands such as `.agenda`. 7-day trial; with the coupon **FIRST9**, monthly plans are 50% off for the first 3 months after the trial. See also [how to schedule a group message](https://9bot.com.br/en/schedule-whatsapp-group-message/). ## Read also - [How to Tag Everyone in a WhatsApp Group with @all (and When Not To)](https://9bot.com.br/en/how-to-tag-everyone-in-whatsapp-group/) - [How to Schedule a Message in a WhatsApp Group: On Your Phone, With WhatsApp Business and With a Bot](https://9bot.com.br/en/schedule-whatsapp-group-message/) - [WhatsApp work group purpose and description: ready templates](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-work-group-description-templates/) - [WhatsApp broadcast list: limits, how to create one and when to switch to a group](https://9bot.com.br/en/whatsapp-broadcast-list/) ![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 Is there a group status on WhatsApp? The documented feature is mentioning a group in your status so all members see it. A status only inside the group has been reported in tests but has no Help Center page. How do I make everyone in the group see my status? Mention the group when posting the status. All members can see it, even those outside your audience. Does mentioning the group change my status privacy? No. The mention applies only to that status and does not change the audience of future ones. Can members reshare my status? Yes. People mentioned can share the status with their own audience, without showing your name or number. Does the status stay in the group? No. Status disappears after 24 hours. For lasting information, use a pinned group message. ![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.