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Whatsapp Channels - How they are different from whatsapp groups

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Whatsapp recently added a new feature in the App called "channels".

A WhatsApp channel is a one-to-many messaging platform that allows businesses to send messages to a large group of people at once.

Channels are a great way for businesses to stay in touch with their customers, promote new products and services, and provide customer support.

Whatsapp Groups Vs Channels:

You may be wondering why WhatsApp channels are necessary, given that WhatsApp groups can also be used to send messages to many people at once, however,

There is a

Key distinction

between

WhatsApp groups

and

Channels.

WhatsApp groups are best for communicating and collaborating with people, while channels are best for sending announcements and updates to a large audience.

Key distinctions:

    1
  • In WhatsApp groups, members can only see messages that were sent after they joined the group. In contrast, in channels, members can see all messages from the last 30 days.
  • 2
  • WhatsApp groups are conversational, meaning that any member can send messages to all others (if the admin allows). In contrast, only admins can send messages in WhatsApp channels.
  • 3
  • WhatsApp groups have a limit on the number of members, while channels can add unlimited followers.
  • 4
  • WhatsApp groups can have multiple admins and everyone can add new members to the group, however, Channels are administrated with only one admin.
  • 5
  • Everyone can react and forward messages in WhatsApp groups while only members can do the same in channels.

Channels are located in the new "Updates" tab, where you can view updates from your WhatsApp Status and channels.