Starred messages on WhatsApp: Learn how to bookmark important messages & find them later

In the fast-paced world of instant messaging, keeping track of important information can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Imagine having a conversation on WhatsApp where, amidst the ocean of messages, an important piece of information gets buried. Well, WhatsApp has a solution for that.

WhatsApp’s starred messages feature allows you to bookmark important messages so you can quickly find them later.

Whether it’s a vital piece of information, an address, or a funny message that you want to save for later, this feature lets you create your own personalised collection of noteworthy messages.

In this easy-to-follow guide, we will tell you how you can star messages on WhatsApp and find them later.

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How to star messages on WhatsApp

How to star WhatsApp messages on Android

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app on your Android device.

Step 2: Open a chat.

Step 3: Tap and hold the message or messages that you want to star.

Step 4: Tap the star symbol present in the top menu.

How to star WhatsApp messages on iPhone

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Open a chat.

Step 3: Tap and hold the message or messages that you want to star.

Step 4: Tap the Star option.

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How to view starred WhatsApp messages within a chat

Step 1: Open the individual or group chat with the starred messages you want to see.

Step 2: Tap the name of the individual or group chat present at the top of your screen.

Step 3: Tap the Starred Messages option.

How to view all starred messages on WhatsApp

How to view all starred WhatsApp messages on Android

Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app.

Step 2: Tap the three dots present at the top right corner.

Step 3: Select the Starred messages option.

How to view all starred WhatsApp messages on iPhone

Step 1: Open WhatsApp.

Step 2: Tap Settings in the bottom right.

Step 3: Tap Starred messages.