How To Search Old Messages By Date On WhatsApp?; Follow These 5 Steps

WhatsApp:

WhatsApp is rolling out the “search by date” function for personal and group chats on Android devices. (Image Credit: Freepik)

Availability:

This feature is already available on other platforms including iOS, Mac desktop and WhatsApp Web. (Image Credit: Freepik)

Whatsapp Feature:

With this new feature, users can search a specific message, photo or video sent on a particular date. (Image Credit: Freepik)

Step 1:

Open your WhatsApp and locate the personal or group chat you want to search by tapping on the contact or group name. (Image Credit: Freepik)

Step 2:

Once in the chat, look for the "Search" icon, usually located at the top or bottom of the screen. (Image Credit: Freepik)

Step 3:

Tap on the "Search" icon, and a search bar will appear. You'll also see a "calendar" icon next to it. (Image Credit: Freepik)

Step 4:

Tap on the "calendar" icon, and a calendar view will pop up. Scroll to find the date you're interested in. (Image Credit: Freepik)

Step 5:

Select the desired date from the calendar, and the messages sent on that particular date within the chat will be displayed for your reference. (Image Credit: Freepik)