A Viber broadcast list sends one message to selected contacts as separate individual chats, rather than placing everyone in a shared group conversation. You can use it to send a one-to-many update, but several practical details remain unconfirmed: the recipient cap, contact eligibility, and the exact controls in current Android and iPhone versions.
What to know before creating a Viber broadcast list
A personal broadcast list is different from business messaging sent through a service or API. Each has its own setup and rules. For Viber’s app and support information, visit the Viber website or the Viber Help Center.
Viber broadcast-list recipient limit: We could not verify a current official maximum for personal lists. Treat figures on videos or third-party marketing pages with caution. If you plan to message a large audience, check Viber’s in-app guidance or contact Viber Support first.
The information available for this guide describes delivery as individual chats. It does not confirm the recipient cap, who qualifies as an eligible contact, or the current Android and iOS controls. No app-version testing is claimed.
Find the creation option on your device
Menu names and paths can change between app versions. We do not have a verified 2026 tap-by-tap path, so use the labels shown in your own Viber app rather than relying on instructions that may describe another version.
For Viber broadcast list Android users, open Viber and check the conversation or compose controls for an option to create a broadcast list. On iPhone, look in the corresponding conversation and compose areas. The exact controls may differ, but we cannot confirm a specific platform difference. The Android overview on Wikipedia describes the operating system, not Viber’s menus.
If you cannot find the option, consult the Viber Help Center and check that its instructions apply to your device and installed app version.
Select and review recipients
When you reach the list-creation flow, select the contacts you intend to message. The selection controls and eligibility rules are not confirmed here, so do not assume every person in your phone’s address book will appear.
If a contact is missing, check whether the person appears among your Viber contacts and search using the name or number saved for them. These checks may help, but they do not guarantee that Viber will display or accept the contact. Follow any explanation shown in the app.
Before finishing, compare the selected names with your intended audience. Remove anyone you did not mean to include if the app provides that control. If the selection is unclear or appears incomplete, pause and consult Viber’s instructions instead of guessing. We cannot confirm whether every version displays a separate review screen.
Send a message to multiple Viber contacts
After creating or opening the list, write your message in the composer shown by Viber and send it using the controls in your app. Because the exact current steps are unverified, follow the visible prompts rather than a fixed sequence copied from another version.
The behavior described here is delivery as individual chats. That alone does not confirm whether recipients can see one another, how replies or read receipts work, or whether every message reaches its destination. Do not treat it as a privacy or delivery guarantee.
If you need a shared discussion instead, see Viber group chats or learn how to create a Viber group. This guide does not cover group setup.
Change or manage a list
We could not confirm whether the 2026 app lets users reopen, rename, edit, or remove a personal broadcast list, or change its membership after creation. Check the list’s conversation or details screen, and rely only on controls that appear in your app.
Before making a change, check whether it will update the existing list or create a separate one. If the app does not explain what will happen, ask Viber Support. For a different kind of group space, see Viber’s Communities guide.
Troubleshoot setup problems
- The creation option is missing: Check the Help Center and confirm its instructions match your platform and app version.
- A contact does not appear: Review the saved contact details and check whether the person appears in your Viber contacts. Eligibility rules remain unconfirmed.
- You cannot finish selecting recipients: Remove unintended selections and follow the on-screen prompts. Contact Viber Support if the problem continues.
- You need to know the recipient cap: Do not rely on an estimate from an online post. Check current in-app guidance or ask Viber Support.
- Android and iPhone instructions differ: Follow the directions for your device and app version. Do not assume desktop controls work the same way.
Viber broadcast-list FAQs
What is a Viber broadcast list?
It sends a message to selected contacts, with each recipient receiving it as an individual chat rather than as part of one shared group conversation.
How many recipients can I add?
We could not verify a current official limit. Confirm the cap with Viber before planning a large send.
Do the steps differ on Android and iPhone?
They may. We could not confirm exact 2026 paths or specific platform differences, so check Viber’s instructions for your device and app version.
Can recipients see one another? How do replies and read receipts work?
This guide cannot verify those details. Individual-chat delivery does not establish recipient visibility, reply behavior, or read-receipt behavior.
Can I edit an existing list?
We could not confirm which editing controls are available. Check your app or ask Viber Support before relying on a change.
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Related: Viber Communities