What is changing
Google Chat now sends instant alerts when someone reacts to your message—like giving a thumbs-up or emoji.
This helps you quickly see who responded, so you don’t miss anything important. Want it even snappier for a video or blog?
“Get notified the moment someone reacts—no more missing out!”
Emoji reactions make chats more fun and expressive.
Instead of typing a reply, you can just tap an emoji—like a smile or thumbs-up—to show how you feel.
Now, the person who sent the message gets an instant alert when someone reacts, so they don’t have to keep checking the chat.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: This feature will be on by default for users who are opted into Google Chat notifications. They can be turned on or off by going to Google Chat > Settings > Notifications > Reaction notifications. Visit the Help Center to learn more about how to turn Google Chat notifications on or off.
Source:- Google Workspace Update
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts
