I don’t know about you, but I often find myself overwhelmed by the number of unread messages on WhatsApp. Whether it’s endless group chats, work updates, or a flurry of family messages, my notification bar is always buzzing. And let’s be honest, it’s not always possible to respond to every single one, but having that little notification badge screaming at me constantly can get a bit annoying. So, when I stumbled upon this handy WhatsApp trick to instantly mark all messages as read, I knew I had to share it with you all.
Imagine this: instead of opening every single chat just to clear the notifications, you can simply mark them all as read in one go. It’s a massive time-saver and stress-buster. If you’re like me and have been wishing for an easier way to declutter your WhatsApp inbox without the guilt of ignoring people, this secret feature is a total game-changer. Let me walk you through how it works.
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How to mark all WhatsApp chats as read
Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app and go to the main chat screen. This is where you see all your recent conversations.
Step 2: Swipe down to see the filter buttons. You’ll see options “All,” “Unread,” “Favorites,” and “Groups.”
Step 3: Touch and hold the “Unread” button. This action will reveal a hidden option.
Step 4: Select the “Mark as read” option. Once you press it, all your unread message notifications will disappear.
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How to mark particular WhatsApp chats as read
Step 1: Tap and hold one of the chats that you want to mark as read.
Step 2: Now, select all the chats you want to mark as read.
Step 3: Tap the three vertical dots present at the top right corner.
Step 4: Select the Mark as read option.
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