Searching for an old message in a busy WhatsApp chat has always felt like more work than it should be, especially on an iPhone. WhatsApp is finally fixing that with a new button that lets you jump into search mode without ever leaving the conversation, El.kz cites Digital Trends.
How do you search for a message on WhatsApp right now?
On iPhone, finding a message inside a chat means digging through menus first. You have to tap the contact or group name at the top to open the chat info screen, then tap the search button from there, which sends you back into the chat with search mode turned on.
While this works, it adds an unnecessary step and hides the search feature, which might not be convenient for everyone to discover. Thankfully, if what WaBetaInfo discovered comes to fruition, users will have a much easier time searching inside a chat conversation.
What is WhatsApp changing about in-chat search?
According to the WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.31.10.70 on TestFlight, the app is building a dedicated search button that lives directly on the chat screen. Instead of hopping over to chat info first, you can tap this button to start searching right away.
