Filter and search your chat list

Use the All, Unread, Zappy, Favorites, Groups and Requests chips, and search chats and messages.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWebUpdated October 6, 2026
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Filters

Under the search bar on the Chats screen, tap a chip to narrow your list:

ChipShows
AllEvery conversation.
UnreadChats with messages you haven't read.
ZappyYour conversation with Zappy, so it's always easy to find.
FavoritesChats with people you've marked as favorites. See Favorite contacts.
GroupsGroup chats only.
RequestsPeople who found you by username and are waiting for your reply. Only appears when someone is waiting.

Search

  1. Tap the search icon at the top of the Chats screen.
  2. Type a name, a group name, or words from the latest message.

The list narrows to the chats that match. Tap one to open it.

Locked chats

Chats you've locked don't appear in the list or in search. See Lock a chat.