diff --git a/help/change-organization-url.md b/help/change-organization-url.md
index 83b5b0ba22..eac60f8137 100644
--- a/help/change-organization-url.md
+++ b/help/change-organization-url.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ organization URL is a disruptive operation for users:
to be updated to point to the new organization URL.
We recommend using a [wildcard
-mention](/help/mention-a-user-or-group#mention-everyone-on-a-stream)
+mention](/help/mention-a-user-or-group#mention-everyone-on-a-channel)
in an announcement stream to notify users that they need to update
their clients.
diff --git a/help/channel-notifications.md b/help/channel-notifications.md
index d90fe7521b..1aa7a27571 100644
--- a/help/channel-notifications.md
+++ b/help/channel-notifications.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ channel basis.
## Configure notifications for a single channel
These settings will override any default channel notification settings. In [muted
-channels](/help/mute-a-stream), channel notification settings apply only to
+channels](/help/mute-a-channel), channel notification settings apply only to
[unmuted topics](/help/mute-a-topic).
{start_tabs}
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ explicitly set a notification preference.
* [Desktop notifications](/help/desktop-notifications)
* [Email notifications](/help/email-notifications)
* [Mobile notifications](/help/mobile-notifications)
-* [Mute or unmute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
+* [Mute or unmute a channel](/help/mute-a-channel)
* [Mute or unmute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)
* [DMs, mentions, and alerts](/help/dm-mention-alert-notifications)
* [Do not disturb](/help/do-not-disturb)
diff --git a/help/configure-unread-message-counters.md b/help/configure-unread-message-counters.md
index 038b3cefd4..c257a9b2d8 100644
--- a/help/configure-unread-message-counters.md
+++ b/help/configure-unread-message-counters.md
@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
# Configure unread message counters
To provide information about unread messages, Zulip can show unread message
-counters next to stream names in the left sidebar. This is likely to be helpful
+counters next to channel names in the left sidebar. This is likely to be helpful
if you generally read (or otherwise [mark as read](/help/marking-messages-as-read))
-all the messages in a stream, but may otherwise feel unnecessary.
+all the messages in a channel, but may otherwise feel unnecessary.
-Zulip offers an option to display a dot instead of an unread counter for streams
-in the left sidebar. You can use a dot for all streams, or just for streams you
-have [muted](/help/mute-a-stream). You will still be able to see the number of
-unread messages in a stream by moving your mouse over it in the left sidebar.
+Zulip offers an option to display a dot instead of an unread counter for channels
+in the left sidebar. You can use a dot for all channels, or just for channels you
+have [muted](/help/mute-a-channel). You will still be able to see the number of
+unread messages in a channel by moving your mouse over it in the left sidebar.
{start_tabs}
diff --git a/help/follow-a-topic.md b/help/follow-a-topic.md
index 8d593f8f89..45a08b0710 100644
--- a/help/follow-a-topic.md
+++ b/help/follow-a-topic.md
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ You can use followed topics for a variety of workflows:
You can configure custom notifications for followed topics. You can also
[configure the unread count
badge](/help/desktop-notifications#unread-count-badge) to include unread
-messages just in followed topics, without counting other stream messages.
+messages just in followed topics, without counting other channel messages.
{!configure-notifications-for-followed-topics.md!}
@@ -90,4 +90,4 @@ messages just in followed topics, without counting other stream messages.
* [Topic notifications](/help/topic-notifications)
* [Channel notifications](/help/channel-notifications)
* [Mute or unmute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)
-* [Mute or unmute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
+* [Mute or unmute a channel](/help/mute-a-channel)
diff --git a/help/inbox.md b/help/inbox.md
index 55825b5ed0..ac11581100 100644
--- a/help/inbox.md
+++ b/help/inbox.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
{!inbox-intro.md!}
Inbox is a convenient [home view](/help/configure-home-view) if you
-regularly clear all unread messages in your subscribed streams.
+regularly clear all unread messages in your subscribed channels.
{!inbox-instructions.md!}
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ In the web app, you can control whether the **Inbox** includes all topics, just
{!go-to-inbox.md!}
1. Use the **Filter** box at the top to find a conversation.
- You can filter by stream, topic, or direct message participants.
+ You can filter by channel, topic, or direct message participants.
{end_tabs}
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ In the web app, you can control whether the **Inbox** includes all topics, just
* [Reading strategies](/help/reading-strategies)
* [Recent conversations](/help/recent-conversations)
* [Combined feed](/help/combined-feed)
-* [Mute or unmute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
+* [Mute or unmute a channel](/help/mute-a-channel)
* [Mute or unmute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)
* [Browse and subscribe to channels](/help/browse-and-subscribe-to-channels)
diff --git a/help/include/automatically-follow-topics.md b/help/include/automatically-follow-topics.md
index 5c356b39dd..a0ae7b4ba7 100644
--- a/help/include/automatically-follow-topics.md
+++ b/help/include/automatically-follow-topics.md
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ You can automatically follow topics where you are personally
- You will automatically follow topics where you are personally mentioned, but
group mentions and wildcard mentions (**@all**, **@topic**, etc.) will not
affect topic status.
-- You will automatically follow topics in [muted streams](/help/mute-a-stream)
+- You will automatically follow topics in [muted channels](/help/mute-a-channel)
when you are mentioned.
- Mentions will *not* cause you to automatically follow topics you have
explicitly [muted](/help/mute-a-topic).
diff --git a/help/include/automatically-unmute-topics-in-muted-streams.md b/help/include/automatically-unmute-topics-in-muted-channels.md
similarity index 69%
rename from help/include/automatically-unmute-topics-in-muted-streams.md
rename to help/include/automatically-unmute-topics-in-muted-channels.md
index 6b3f6ffe7b..a10648a3f0 100644
--- a/help/include/automatically-unmute-topics-in-muted-streams.md
+++ b/help/include/automatically-unmute-topics-in-muted-channels.md
@@ -5,6 +5,6 @@
{settings_tab|notifications}
1. Under **Topic notifications**, select the desired option from the
- **Automatically unmute topics in muted streams** dropdown.
+ **Automatically unmute topics in muted channels** dropdown.
{end_tabs}
diff --git a/help/include/followed-topic-workflows.md b/help/include/followed-topic-workflows.md
index bcab430925..dc017122fd 100644
--- a/help/include/followed-topic-workflows.md
+++ b/help/include/followed-topic-workflows.md
@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@
spend a few minutes checking on on the conversations that need
your attention.
-- No more stressing about missing a reply to your message in streams
+- No more stressing about missing a reply to your message in channels
you don't regularly read. You can [automatically
follow](/help/follow-a-topic#automatically-follow-topics) topics you
start or participate in.
-- You can also [mute](/help/mute-a-stream) the streams you don't
+- You can also [mute](/help/mute-a-channel) the channels you don't
regularly read, and [automatically follow or
unmute](/help/follow-a-topic#automatically-follow-topics) topics you
- start or participate in. In muted streams, topics you follow are
+ start or participate in. In muted channels, topics you follow are
automatically treated as [unmuted](/help/mute-a-topic), so it will
be easy to see when someone responds to your message.
diff --git a/help/include/mentions-intro.md b/help/include/mentions-intro.md
index bf75d0eef7..df4bfa5a2e 100644
--- a/help/include/mentions-intro.md
+++ b/help/include/mentions-intro.md
@@ -4,5 +4,5 @@ settings](/help/dm-mention-alert-notifications) as direct messages and alert
words. A [silent mention](/help/mention-a-user-or-group#silently-mention-a-user)
allows you to refer to a user without triggering a notification. A wildcard
mention allows you to
-[mention everyone on a stream](/help/mention-a-user-or-group#mention-everyone-on-a-stream),
+[mention everyone on a channel](/help/mention-a-user-or-group#mention-everyone-on-a-channel),
or [mention all topic participants](/help/mention-a-user-or-group#mention-all-topic-participants).
diff --git a/help/include/sidebar_index.md b/help/include/sidebar_index.md
index 9ecb8204dd..fbdcdc1403 100644
--- a/help/include/sidebar_index.md
+++ b/help/include/sidebar_index.md
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@
* [Topic notifications](/help/topic-notifications)
* [Follow a topic](/help/follow-a-topic)
* [DMs, mentions, and alerts](/help/dm-mention-alert-notifications)
-* [Mute or unmute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
+* [Mute or unmute a channel](/help/mute-a-channel)
* [Mute or unmute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)
* [Mute a user](/help/mute-a-user)
* [Email notifications](/help/email-notifications)
diff --git a/help/mention-a-user-or-group.md b/help/mention-a-user-or-group.md
index b483bee0f9..f40694b796 100644
--- a/help/mention-a-user-or-group.md
+++ b/help/mention-a-user-or-group.md
@@ -68,15 +68,15 @@ Users can disable notifications for `@**topic**` mentions by:
[globally](/help/dm-mention-alert-notifications) or for [individual
channels](/help/channel-notifications).
-- Muting the [topic](/help/mute-a-topic) or [stream](/help/mute-a-stream).
+- Muting the [topic](/help/mute-a-topic) or [channel](/help/mute-a-channel).
-## Mention everyone on a stream
+## Mention everyone on a channel
-You can mention everyone on a stream with the `@**all**` mention (or,
+You can mention everyone on a channel with the `@**all**` mention (or,
equivalently, `@**everyone**` or `@**channel**`). It's best to use these mentions
-only when your message requires timely attention from many stream subscribers.
+only when your message requires timely attention from many channel subscribers.
An organization can be configured to
-[restrict](/help/restrict-wildcard-mentions) wildcard mentions in large streams.
+[restrict](/help/restrict-wildcard-mentions) wildcard mentions in large channels.
Users can disable notifications for `@**all**`, `@**everyone**`, and
`@**channel**` mentions by:
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ Users can disable notifications for `@**all**`, `@**everyone**`, and
[globally](/help/dm-mention-alert-notifications) or for [individual
channels](/help/channel-notifications).
-- Muting the [topic](/help/mute-a-topic) or [stream](/help/mute-a-stream).
+- Muting the [topic](/help/mute-a-topic) or [channel](/help/mute-a-channel).
## Examples
diff --git a/help/mute-a-stream.md b/help/mute-a-channel.md
similarity index 66%
rename from help/mute-a-stream.md
rename to help/mute-a-channel.md
index d56caf0f22..19dd4fba73 100644
--- a/help/mute-a-stream.md
+++ b/help/mute-a-channel.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-# Mute or unmute a stream
+# Mute or unmute a channel
{!mute-unmute-intro.md!}
-## Mute a stream
+## Mute a channel
{start_tabs}
@@ -10,20 +10,20 @@
{!stream-actions.md!}
-1. Click **Mute stream**.
+1. Click **Mute channel**.
{tab|mobile}
{!stream-long-press-menu.md!}
-1. Tap **Mute stream**.
+1. Tap **Mute channel**.
{!stream-long-press-menu-tip.md!}
{end_tabs}
-## Unmute a stream
+## Unmute a channel
{start_tabs}
@@ -31,19 +31,19 @@
{!stream-actions.md!}
-1. Click **Unmute stream**.
+1. Click **Unmute channel**.
{tab|mobile}
{!stream-long-press-menu.md!}
-1. Tap **Unmute stream**.
+1. Tap **Unmute channel**.
{!stream-long-press-menu-tip.md!}
{end_tabs}
-## Alternate method to mute or unmute a stream
+## Alternate method to mute or unmute a channel
{start_tabs}
@@ -51,17 +51,17 @@
{relative|gear|stream-settings}
-1. Select a stream.
+1. Select a channel.
{!select-channel-view-personal.md!}
-1. Under **Notification settings**, toggle **Mute stream**.
+1. Under **Notification settings**, toggle **Mute channel**.
{tab|mobile}
{!stream-long-press-menu.md!}
-1. Tap **Stream settings**.
+1. Tap **Channel settings**.
1. Toggle **Muted**.
diff --git a/help/mute-a-topic.md b/help/mute-a-topic.md
index 3c2afa2c5d..9ebb12f1e0 100644
--- a/help/mute-a-topic.md
+++ b/help/mute-a-topic.md
@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@
You can also use the Shift + M [keyboard
shortcut](/help/keyboard-shortcuts) to mute or unmute a topic.
-## Automatically unmute topics in muted streams
+## Automatically unmute topics in muted channels
-{!automatically-unmute-topics-in-muted-streams.md!}
+{!automatically-unmute-topics-in-muted-channels.md!}
## Manage configured topics
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
## Related articles
-* [Mute or unmute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
+* [Mute or unmute a channel](/help/mute-a-channel)
* [Follow a topic](/help/follow-a-topic)
* [Topic notifications](/help/topic-notifications)
* [Mute a user](/help/mute-a-user)
diff --git a/help/mute-a-user.md b/help/mute-a-user.md
index 70bf7d845b..83c600a77d 100644
--- a/help/mute-a-user.md
+++ b/help/mute-a-user.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ have the following effects:
* **Recent conversations** and other features that display avatars will
show a generic user symbol in place of a muted user's profile picture.
-* To avoid interfering with administration tasks, stream and
+* To avoid interfering with administration tasks, channel and
organization settings display muted users' names and other details.
!!! tip ""
@@ -89,5 +89,5 @@ From there, you can also search for and **unmute** users.
* [Deactivate a user](/help/deactivate-or-reactivate-a-user)
* [Moderating open organizations](/help/moderating-open-organizations)
-* [Mute or unmute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
+* [Mute or unmute a channel](/help/mute-a-channel)
* [Mute or unmute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)
diff --git a/help/pin-a-channel.md b/help/pin-a-channel.md
index 2381617752..eb2e5ca03e 100644
--- a/help/pin-a-channel.md
+++ b/help/pin-a-channel.md
@@ -73,4 +73,4 @@ which is especially handy if you are subscribed to a large number of channels.
## Related articles
* [Browse and subscribe to channels](/help/browse-and-subscribe-to-channels)
-* [Mute or unmute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
+* [Mute or unmute a channel](/help/mute-a-channel)
diff --git a/help/reading-strategies.md b/help/reading-strategies.md
index 45b78e2fc4..00aabb6ff5 100644
--- a/help/reading-strategies.md
+++ b/help/reading-strategies.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
# Reading strategies
-In Zulip, streams determine who gets a message. Topics tell you what
+In Zulip, channels determine who gets a message. Topics tell you what
the message is about. If you are not yet familiar with Zulip's topics,
we recommend first reading about [channels and
topics](/help/channels-and-topics).
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ in Zulip.
You can improve your workflow for catching up on messages by taking advantage of
[following topics](/help/follow-a-topic), as well as muting and unmuting
-[streams](/help/mute-a-stream) and [topics](/help/mute-a-topic). Some example
+[channels](/help/mute-a-channel) and [topics](/help/mute-a-topic). Some example
workflows:
{!followed-topic-workflows.md!}
@@ -73,9 +73,9 @@ You can see all your direct messages in one place.
{end_tabs}
-### Stream view
+### Channel view
-Sometimes it's useful to scroll through all the messages in a stream,
+Sometimes it's useful to scroll through all the messages in a channel,
especially in situations where you just want a general idea of what's going
on.
@@ -83,14 +83,14 @@ on.
{tab|desktop-web}
-1. Find the stream you want to read in the left sidebar. If you don't see it
- right away, you can search for a stream by clicking on **STREAMS** in the
+1. Find the channel you want to read in the left sidebar. If you don't see it
+ right away, you can search for a channel by clicking on **CHANNELS** in the
left sidebar, or using the Q [keyboard
shortcut](/help/keyboard-shortcuts).
-1. Click on the stream name in the left sidebar.
+1. Click on the channel name in the left sidebar.
-1. Read messages in the stream, starting from your first unread message. You can
+1. Read messages in the channel, starting from your first unread message. You can
scroll using your mouse, the arrow keys, End, or page up/down.
1. You can click on a topic in the left sidebar or a message recipient bar to
diff --git a/help/topic-notifications.md b/help/topic-notifications.md
index 9f64b3c2fa..8b4ededcc9 100644
--- a/help/topic-notifications.md
+++ b/help/topic-notifications.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
In Zulip, you can configure how you get notified about new messages for topics
you follow.
-In muted streams, topics you follow are automatically treated as
+In muted channels, topics you follow are automatically treated as
[unmuted](/help/mute-a-topic), and you can configure when to automatically
unmute topics.
@@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ unmute topics.
{!automatically-follow-topics.md!}
-## Automatically unmute topics in muted streams
+## Automatically unmute topics in muted channels
-{!automatically-unmute-topics-in-muted-streams.md!}
+{!automatically-unmute-topics-in-muted-channels.md!}
## Related articles
* [Follow a topic](/help/follow-a-topic)
* [Channel notifications](/help/channel-notifications)
* [Mute or unmute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)
-* [Mute or unmute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
+* [Mute or unmute a channel](/help/mute-a-channel)
diff --git a/web/templates/stream_settings/stream_settings_checkbox.hbs b/web/templates/stream_settings/stream_settings_checkbox.hbs
index 592b62c475..2a1d97489f 100644
--- a/web/templates/stream_settings/stream_settings_checkbox.hbs
+++ b/web/templates/stream_settings/stream_settings_checkbox.hbs
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
{{#if (eq setting_name "is_muted")}}
- {{> ../help_link_widget link="/help/mute-a-stream" }}
+ {{> ../help_link_widget link="/help/mute-a-channel" }}
{{else if (eq setting_name "push_notifications")}}
{{> ../help_link_widget link="/help/mobile-notifications#enabling-push-notifications-for-self-hosted-servers" }}
{{/if}}
diff --git a/zerver/lib/url_redirects.py b/zerver/lib/url_redirects.py
index 7a33e223eb..ea580c63f9 100644
--- a/zerver/lib/url_redirects.py
+++ b/zerver/lib/url_redirects.py
@@ -99,6 +99,7 @@ HELP_DOCUMENTATION_REDIRECTS: List[URLRedirect] = [
URLRedirect("/help/move-content-to-another-stream", "/help/move-content-to-another-channel"),
URLRedirect("/help/manage-inactive-streams", "/help/manage-inactive-channels"),
URLRedirect("/help/stream-notifications", "/help/channel-notifications"),
+ URLRedirect("/help/mute-a-stream", "/help/mute-a-channel"),
]
LANDING_PAGE_REDIRECTS = [
diff --git a/zerver/openapi/zulip.yaml b/zerver/openapi/zulip.yaml
index 24883cff23..6dbe98f386 100644
--- a/zerver/openapi/zulip.yaml
+++ b/zerver/openapi/zulip.yaml
@@ -11197,7 +11197,7 @@ paths:
- `"color"`: The hex value of the user's display color for the stream.
- - `"is_muted"`: Whether the stream is [muted](/help/mute-a-stream).
+ - `"is_muted"`: Whether the stream is [muted](/help/mute-a-channel).
**Changes**: As of Zulip 6.0 (feature level 139), updating either
`"is_muted"` or `"in_home_view"` generates two [subscription update
events](/api/get-events#subscription-update), one for each property,