What privileges do group admins enjoy on WhatsApp? Let's explore
WhatsApp has, over the years, introduced numerous features to give more power to group administrators, given the increasing number of fake messages, spammers, and scammers. In other words, it has also made WhatsApp group admins more accountable and responsible. This also includes overseeing the group members' activities to some level. Meanwhile, check out these five privileges that only a WhatsApp group admin enjoys.
Add and remove members
As is common knowledge, only admins can add members to a WhatsApp group. This "Add Participants" feature has been available since the launch of WhatsApp groups, and admins can add anyone from their own contact list. Similarly, the "Remove from Group" feature can exclusively be used by admins. They can tap and hold a member's profile to remove them from the group.
Restrict group messages
This WhatsApp feature was added later to the messaging platform. This lets admins decide who can send messages to the group. They can restrict the group members from sending messages. In that scenario, it is just a one-way communication where only admins can send texts. Not only does it reduce unnecessary noise, but can also potentially stop the spread of wrong information.
Restrict 'Edit Group Info' rights
In line with the second feature mentioned above, an admin can also restrict the group members from editing group information like the group's name, profile picture, or description. The "Edit Group Info" tab under "Settings" allows admins to enable this feature.
Create, revoke group links
To add more participants to the group, it is not always necessary for the admins to save contact numbers. Instead, they can create group links and share them with people to add them to groups. Further, the admins can also prevent someone from entering the group by revoking or blocking the link to join the group.
Add more admins
Interestingly, WhatsApp groups can have any number of admins. Admins can make the existing participants as other admins of the group, and then they can also enjoy the same privileges. Similarly, admins can remove other admins from the group by long-tapping on their profile and then selecting "Dismiss as Admin."
