Overview
Message reactions let you quickly respond to messages in Group Chat without typing a reply. React with a thumbs up, heart, laughing face, fire, or checkmark to acknowledge messages, show agreement, or express excitement.
Available Reactions
Group Chat offers 5 reaction types:
Reaction | Icon | Common Use |
Thumbs Up | 👍 | Agreement, acknowledgment, "sounds good" |
Heart | ❤️ | Love it, strong approval, appreciation |
Laugh | 😂 | Something funny, lighthearted response |
Fire | 🔥 | Excitement, "that's awesome", hype |
Check | ✅ | Confirmation, "done", task completed |
How to React to a Message
Hover over (or tap on mobile) any message in the Group Chat
A reaction bar appears with the 5 reaction icons
Click the reaction you want to add
Your reaction appears below the message with a count
Reaction Details
Multiple reactions: You can add multiple different reactions to the same message
One per type: You can only add each reaction type once per message (clicking again removes it)
Reaction counts: Each reaction shows a number indicating how many people reacted with that emoji
Remove a reaction: Click the same reaction again to remove yours
Everyone can see reactions: All group members can see who reacted (hover over the count to see names)
When to Use Reactions
Reactions are perfect for:
Acknowledging announcements without cluttering the chat with "OK" messages
Voting informally — "Give a 👍 if you're interested in the sunset cruise"
Showing enthusiasm — 🔥 for exciting trip updates
Confirming you've read something — ✅ for important instructions
Keeping chat clean — one reaction replaces dozens of "sounds good" messages
Tips
Reactions help reduce chat noise — instead of 20 people typing "great!", a quick 👍 or ❤️ gets the point across
Organizers can use reactions as a quick informal poll — "React with 🔥 if you want to do the snorkeling excursion"
Reactions work on all message types including text messages and announcements
Troubleshooting
Problem | Solution |
Reaction bar not appearing on hover | Refresh the chat page and try again. On mobile, tap and hold the message instead of hovering. Ensure you are logged in and have joined the Group Chat. |
My reaction disappeared | You may have accidentally clicked the reaction again, which removes it. Click the reaction icon once more to re-add it. |
Cannot see who reacted to a message | Hover over (or tap) the reaction count badge below the message. A tooltip shows the names of everyone who added that reaction. |
Reactions not updating in real time | Check your internet connection. Reactions use real-time updates, so a slow or disconnected network can delay the display. Refresh the page to sync. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I react to my own messages in Group Chat? A: Yes. You can add reactions to any message in the Group Chat, including your own. This can be useful for organizers who want to mark their own announcements with a checkmark to indicate the information is confirmed.
Q: Is there a limit to how many people can react to a single message? A: No. Every member of the Group Chat can react to any message, and the reaction count updates in real time. Whether your group has 5 or 500 travelers, everyone can add their reaction.
Q: Do reactions send notifications to the message author? A: No. Reactions are a lightweight, non-intrusive way to respond. The message author can see reaction counts on their message, but they do not receive a separate push notification or email for each reaction added.
Q: Can I add a custom emoji reaction that is not in the default set? A: No. Group Chat currently supports five fixed reaction types: thumbs up, heart, laugh, fire, and checkmark. These cover the most common responses and keep the chat experience simple and consistent for all users.
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