No worries, I’ve got you covered. I’ve put together a detailed guide to teach you how to search WhatsApp chats and make finding those important messages all the easier. Read on to learn how to search WhatsApp chat on both mobile and PC.
Searching WhatsApp Chat On Mobile
WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging platforms on the planet right now. Boasting over 2 billion users and with over 100 billion messages sent daily, WhatsApp is a key part of a lot of people’s everyday lives. Whether it’s for leisure, school, or work, many people rely on WhatsApp for daily communication with those important to them. With so many messages sent on a daily basis, the search feature is an important part of the WhatsApp feature set. The ability to find a specific word or phrase in your chats can save you a lot of time and energy you’d have otherwise spent scrolling. WhatsApp is available for both Android and iPhone. Many people don’t know WhatsApp was initially launched for the iPhone before it came to Android. As such, the layout of WhatsApp on iPhone is a bit different than on Android, but this doesn’t affect the search feature. As such, even though I used an Android for this tutorial, the methods are the same for iPhone users. A treat for newer iPhone users is how to easily use the emoji keyboard shortcut when texting. Continue reading to learn how to master WhatsApp’s search feature on your mobile device and get the most out of the app.
Search For Specific Text In A Chat
One of the places people often start when searching for a message on WhatsApp is a single chat. Using the search feature in a WhatsApp chat can allow you to easily find a query in a private message or WhatsApp group chat message without having to scroll through the chat to find it. This method works for both Whatsapp chats with one person as well as WhatsApp groups. Here’s how to search for specific text in a WhatsApp chat:
Find Media In WhatsApp Chats (Video)
Besides using a search bar to search WhatsApp chat, you can also easily find media that’s been shared in the chat history. This can save you a lot of time when searching for videos, links, gifs, audio, documents, or photos. Unlike text, you can’t find a match for a WhatsApp image to search for. Therefore, using this method allows you to easily view all of the saved media in the WhatsApp chat and search for them. It’s important to note that pictures and videos that were shared as a single view or while the disappearing messages mode was active are not saved and therefore cannot be viewed in the media tab. Here’s how to find media in a WhatsApp chat with ease: The docs section is self-explanatory and has all of the documents shared in the chat, while the links section is where you can view any links shared in the chat. From the popup menu, tap Show in chat to view it in the chat. Watch our video to see the steps in action:
Search All WhatsApp Chats
WhatsApp search feature isn’t limited to single chats. You can also search all of your WhatsApp chats all at once with the search bar. This goes for both text and media. This feature comes in handy when you want to find something but you don’t remember which chat it was shared in. Here’s how to search WhatsApp chats: Once you’ve typed it in, WhatsApp will automatically search for it and display Whatsapp chat messages with the word being used. I searched the word “funny” and all instances of the “funny” used in my Whatsapp chats were displayed. Here’s a video showing you how to search all messages on WhatsApp:
How To View Starred Messages
Outside of a chat search, a way many people are able to find important WhatsApp messages is by using the Starring feature. Starring a WhatsApp message is like adding it to your favorites. This makes it easier for you to find and view the message later. Starring works for all types of messages such as text messages, photos, videos, links, gifs, documents, and audio messages as well. Here’s how to star a Whatsapp message and view those starred messages:
Searching WhatsApp Chats On Desktop
WhatsApp doesn’t only have a mobile app. You are also able to use it on a desktop via WhatsApp Web or the desktop app. As such, you can easily search WhatsApp chats on your desktop without having to use your phone. This comes in handy especially when you want to save certain files from your WhatsApp onto your PC. It’s important to note that how searches on WhatsApp Web and the desktop app are limited. If you want to access your entire chat history then you’d need to do your chat search on your phone.
Using The In Chat Search Feature On WhatsApp Web
Searching a single chat or group chat on WhatsApp Web is an easy process. It’s also replicable on the WhatsApp desktop app too. Here’s how to do it:
Searching All WhatsApp Chats On Desktop
Similar to the WhatsApp chat search feature, the search all feature is also available for WhatsApp on desktop, as well. One drawback to this method versus the one on mobile is that there is no option to search specific media types. Here’s how to search all WhatsApp chats on your desktop:
Find WhatsApp Media On Desktop
While you may not be able to use the search all media function on WhatsApp Web or the desktop app like you would on your phone. You can still access a full view of the media, docs, or links shared in a chat. Here’s how to do it:
How To View Starred Messages On Desktop
In addition to viewing media and chat search, you can view starred messages on WhatsApp for your desktop as well. The process is similar to the mobile version. Here’s how it’s done:
Search WhatsApp Chat – Wrapping Up
What’d you think of this article? The WhatsApp search feature is handy whether you’re using WhatsApp on your phone or on your desktop. You can use it to find a WhatsApp group chat message, a message in a private chat, or a broadcast. What’s even better is that you’re able to search the media, as well as starred messages. Overall, it goes to show why WhatsApp remains one of the top messaging apps on the market. If you’re ever having any issues with your WhatsApp, I recommend checking out why WhatsApp runs slow for some easy fixes. You can also check out our WhatsApp contact list update to see some of the changes that have come to the app. Be sure to leave questions you have in the comments below. And don’t forget to share this article with your friends, family, and followers.
