How can I see when a message was read on WhatsApp - briefly?
To see when a message was read on WhatsApp, look for the checkmarks next to your sent messages. A single checkmark indicates the message has been sent, two checkmarks mean it has been delivered, and two blue checkmarks confirm that the recipient has read your message.
How can I see when a message was read on WhatsApp - in detail?
To determine if and when your messages were read on WhatsApp, you need to look for the "Read Receipts" feature provided by the application. This feature is available for both individual chats and group conversations.
For individual chats, after sending a message, you will see two gray checkmarks next to your message. Once the recipient has read your message, these checkmarks will turn blue. Additionally, below your message in the chat window, it will say "Read at [time]" or "Delivered" if the message is yet to be opened.
For group chats, you can see the read status for each participant by tapping on the message you sent and then selecting "Info." This will display a list of group members along with their read receipts, indicating whether they have seen your message (blue checkmarks) or not (gray checkmarks).
It is important to note that WhatsApp respects user privacy settings. If someone has disabled "Read Receipts" in their privacy settings, you will not be able to see when they read your messages. In such cases, the checkmarks next to your message will remain gray, even after the recipient has read it.
Moreover, WhatsApp does not provide a detailed timestamp for each message read by an individual. The read receipt feature only shows whether a message has been read and at what general time it was read (e.g., "Read at 3:15 PM"). For more precise tracking of message reads, you might need to rely on external applications or services that integrate with WhatsApp's API, although this could raise privacy concerns and may not be supported by WhatsApp's terms of service.
In summary, the read receipts feature in WhatsApp provides a straightforward way to determine if your messages have been seen by the recipients, though the exact time and detailed analytics are limited due to privacy considerations.