Are you aware you can search chats for old messages, photos, videos, links, GIFs, audio, and documents you once received or sent, using the feature of search button on WhatsApp? You must have tried that before. Did you? In case you didn’t get the desired result, here’s what you need to do right next time.
Below are step-by-step guidelines on how to use the search button on WhatsApp.
Search chats with a keyword
The search feature allows you to search your old chats on WhatsApp with a keyword. Here’s how:
- Tap Search.
- Type the word or phrase you’re looking for in the Search field. Yes, something must come to your mind about the past chats. Yes, use the dress brand name.
- Tap a result to open that message in the chat.
Search button on WhatsApp for media with filters
You can also use search button on WhatsApp chats for media such as photos, videos, links, GIFs, audio, and documents, by using filters in the search feature.
- Tap Search.
- Type the word or phrase you’re looking for in the Search field.
- Select the media type you want to search.
- Tap a result to open that message in the chat.
Filter media by content type
You can view all photos, videos, links, GIFs, audio, or documents.
- Tap Search.
- Tap Photos, Videos, Links, GIFs, Audio, or Documents to view media in that category.
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Use search button on WhatsApp for individual or group chat
- Open an individual or group chat.
- Tap > Search.
- Enter a keyword in the search bar.
- Tap the magnifying glass icon to search.
Search for groups
Groups that you’re a part of can be found in the Chats tab. You can also make use of search button on WhatsApp for a group by its subject or contents.
If you can’t find a group, be sure to check the Archived Chats section within the Chats tab.
If you don’t see the group you’re looking for in the Chats tab, you might not be a member.
If you’d like to join a group, you’ll have to ask the group admin to add you or send you an invite link.
Note: If you’ve recently restored your WhatsApp chat history, it can take up to three days to recreate the search database, depending on the size of your chat history. Do not force-close WhatsApp during this time.