How to remove chats from the WhatsApp archive?

How to remove chats from the WhatsApp archive - briefly?

To remove chats from the WhatsApp archive, open the chat you want to delete, tap on the three dots in the top right corner, select "More," and then choose "Move to Archive."

How to remove chats from the WhatsApp archive - in detail?

To remove chats from the WhatsApp archive, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. The process is similar for both Android and iOS devices.
  2. Access Archived Chats:

    • On Android, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner to open the menu, then select "Archived chats".
    • On iOS, swipe down on the chat list to reveal the search bar and archived chats. Tap on "Archived" to view them.
  3. Unarchive Individual Chats:

    • To unarchive a single chat, long-press on the chat you want to restore.
    • A menu will appear with options such as "Select", "Delete", or "Restore". Tap on "Restore" to move the chat back to your main chat list.
  4. Unarchive Multiple Chats:

    • To select multiple chats, tap on the "Select" option in the menu that appears when you long-press a chat.
    • You can now choose multiple archived chats by tapping on them. Once selected, tap on the restore icon (usually represented by an arrow pointing up) at the top of the screen to move all selected chats back to your main chat list.
  5. Confirm Unarchiving: After restoring the chats, they will appear in your main chat list. You can now interact with these chats as you normally would.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and remove chats from the WhatsApp archive, ensuring that important conversations are easily accessible while less relevant ones remain archived.