Can you delete a WhatsApp group if you are not admin?

WhatsApp is all about bringing people together, and there's no better way to do that than by creating a WhatsApp group. WhatsApp groups make it easy for you to exchange group messages, swap photos, lock in plans, and communicate important information regarding your workplace, school, or community.

But as with all things in life, sometimes there comes a time for a WhatsApp group to go away. Deleting a WhatsApp app group is a multi-step process, but unless it's a massive group, it's not that complicated or time consuming. 

Here's how to do it.

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How to delete a WhatsApp group

1. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone or Android device and tap "Chats," then tap on the group that you want to delete.

2. Tap the word "Group" at the top of the screen.

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On one hand, they help us keep up with all our mates, but the onslaught of notifications can be a shocker.

It’s likely to take something pretty big to make you want to leave – despite the many, many updates – but the option is always there.

If you do decide to bail from a chat, the way you do so is a little different depending on whether you’re a group admin or just a participant.

As an admin, you can go full scorched-earth and remove everyone then delete, which is a move that’s very much at your own discretion.

As a participant, you’re free to leave at any time and leave the rest of them to get on with it.

Can you delete a WhatsApp group if you are not admin?

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How to delete a WhatsApp group as an admin

You can only do this if you’re the admin of a WhatsApp group – it won’t work if you’re just a member.

Firstly, you need to delete all participants of the group:

  • Go to the group in WhatsApp.
  • Tap the subject of the group.
  • Tap the participant you wish to remove.
  • Tap Remove {participant} in the menu.

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Then, to delete the group altogether:

  • Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats screen.
  • Swipe on the group (or tap if you’re on Android) you want to delete.
  • Tap More, and choose Delete Group.

Can you delete a WhatsApp group if you are not admin?

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How to delete a WhatsApp group as a participant

This won’t actually delete the group for everyone else, but it will remove it from your phone.

If you’re not ready to commit to a full delete just yet, you can choose to archive the group at the next step if you wish, which will save it in a separate folder.

How can I delete a group on WhatsApp without admin?

Alternatively, tap and hold the group in the CHATS tab. Then, tap More options > Group info. Tap the participant you want to remove. Tap Remove {participant} > OK.

Can I delete a WhatsApp group for everyone?

You can delete a group for all group participants if you're the group admin. Before you can delete a group you must remove all group participants, and then exit the group. When you delete a group, you'll no longer see the group in your chats list and the chat history will be erased from your phone.

How do I delete a group I made on WhatsApp?

The Short Version.
Open the WhatsApp chat settings..
Kick everyone out of the group..
Leave the group yourself..
Tap Delete Group..
Confirm to delete the group and you're done!.

What happens if the only admin leaves a WhatsApp group?

Keep in mind that if you're the only group admin and you exit a group then one participant is chosen at random to become the new admin.