How to make WhatsApp recent?

How to make WhatsApp recent - briefly?

To bring a contact or chat to the top of your WhatsApp recent list, simply tap and hold on their name or chat bubble until you see the "Pin" option appear at the top of the screen. Tap "Pin" to move them to the top of your recent chats.

How to make WhatsApp recent - in detail?

To make a WhatsApp message or conversation appear as recent, you can follow these detailed steps:

Update the Message Status:
- Open WhatsApp and navigate to the specific chat you want to mark as recent.
- Send a new message within that chat. This action will update the status of the chat to "Recent," moving it to the top of your chats list.
Mark as Unread:
- Long-press on the chat you want to mark as unread. This will open a menu with several options.
- Select the "Mark as unread" option from the menu. This action will change the chat's status to unread, making it appear more recent in your chats list.
Pin the Chat:
- Long-press on the chat you want to pin.
- Select the "Pin" option from the menu. Pinning a chat will keep it at the top of your chats list regardless of its activity status, ensuring that it always appears recent.
Archive and Unarchive:
- Long-press on the chat you want to archive.
- Select the "Archive" option from the menu. Archiving a chat will remove it from your main chats list but will not delete any messages.
- To make the archived chat appear recent again, go to the "Archived Chats" section at the bottom of your WhatsApp screen and long-press on the archived chat.
- Select the "Unarchive" option from the menu. This action will move the chat back to your main chats list and mark it as recent.
Use the Search Function:
- If you have a specific message or conversation topic in mind, use WhatsApp's search function to quickly find and access that information.
- Tap on the magnifying glass icon at the top of your chats list and enter the relevant keywords or phrases. This action will filter your chats based on your search query, allowing you to easily find and interact with recent conversations.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage the appearance and accessibility of your WhatsApp messages and conversations, ensuring that important or recent chats are always within reach.