# Give reactions a thumbs up

DevFeed: [Give reactions a thumbs up](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/give-reactions-a-thumbs-up-1812.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://signal.org/blog/reactions/>)

Published: 2020-02-03T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Signal Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/signal-blog.md>)

Topics: [Messaging](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/messaging.md>), [Emoji](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/emoji.md>)

Tags: [features](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/features.md>), [messaging](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/messaging.md>), [responses](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/responses.md>)

## AI overview

Signal introduces message reactions in its latest beta, enabling quick emoji responses in one-on-one and group conversations. Group reactions are visible when participants reopen the conversation, while notifications go only to the original author. The feature will roll out to production users soon.

## Source excerpt

When you're standing next to a friend who says something funny, you can just laugh. You don't need to pause and say "I found what you just said humorous" or quote their own words back to them before displaying a real-world emoji on your face. This feeling of immediacy and effortless response is what reactions are all about. They're a quick way to share your take on any message, and you can try them today in the latest Signal beta. Read more...