Delete WhatsApp group - how it works

You can delete a WhatsApp group in just a few steps. In this practical tip, we will show you how this works on Android and iOS.

Delete WhatsApp group on Android

To delete a WhatsApp group on Android, you must first select the corresponding group.

1. Then navigate to the group info. To do this, tap the group name at the top of the screen.
2. Scroll down and select "Delete and leave group".
3. If you were the administrator of the group, WhatsApp assigns the admin rights to a random other group member.

Remove WhatsApp group on iPhone

You can also delete a WhatsApp group on your iPhone with just a few taps:

1. Open the chat overview and tap the edit icon at the top of the screen.
2. Select the remove icon next to the group you want to delete.
3. Tap "Delete" and confirm the warning with "Yes". The group will then be removed from your message list.

Tip: The best smartphones for WhatsApp

• WhatsApp regularly receives updates with new content and functions. However, support for older Android and iOS devices is often discontinued. So if you want to use Messenger to its full extent, you need a current smartphone.
• In our cell phone leaderboard, we have tested the best and cheapest smartphones for you at the moment. WhatsApp and other apps are no problem for these devices.

In another practical tip, we will show you how to deactivate the WhatsApp chat tones.