WhatsApp Launches Date-based Chat Search Feature

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has rolled out a highly anticipated feature enabling users to conduct more specific searches within their chats.

Now, users can search for chats by selecting a particular date, simplifying the process of locating conversations within a specific time frame. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of the company, unveiled this feature on his WhatsApp Channel and shared a video showcasing its functionality.

This feature underwent extensive testing on the app's beta version before its official rollout across various platforms. It's now accessible on Android, iOS, WhatsApp Web, and Mac desktops.

Discovering older messages on WhatsApp is now seamless with the latest update. To benefit from this feature, ensure your WhatsApp application is up to date on your smartphone.

Follow these steps to search for messages by date on Android and iOS:

1. Launch WhatsApp on your Android or iOS device.
2. Open the desired chat or group.
3. Click on the name of the person or group.
4. Select "Search."
5. Tap the calendar icon in the upper right corner for Android or just above the keyboard for iOS.
6. Choose the desired date/month/year and tap "Jump to Date" to view messages from that specific date.

For users accessing WhatsApp Web:

1. Open WhatsApp on your browser.
2. Navigate to the chat or group.
3. Click on the search icon in the upper right corner.
4. Select the calendar icon.
5. Choose the date/month/year to view messages from that time period.

This new feature streamlines the process, allowing users to navigate to older messages based on specific dates easily. Whether it's birthday wishes or instructions received on your joining date, this functionality proves beneficial in various scenarios.

Update your app now to enjoy this enhanced search capability across all platforms.