You can determine when a WhatsApp message was read or an audio file was listened to. This information, the time a message was delivered or read, is linked to the message itself and can be easily visualized with a simple trick. It is information that can be relevant in many situations.
How to know when a WhatsApp message has been viewed or listened to
Viewing this data is very simple. All you have to do is go to the conversation where you sent the message.
Open a chat to view messages
Then find the content of the conversation and long press on it. This will select the message and some additional options will appear in the top bar.
Click on a message to see more options
With the message highlighted, open the three dots menu and tap About to see more details about sending and reading.
information about the message
The exact time the user read the message is displayed on the screen. The user is also informed when the content was delivered. If you just sent the message, the sentence Just now displayed.
Delivery and reading information
As time goes by, WhatsApp counts the minutes that have passed since the message was read. After a certain number of minutes, the application simply displays the time.
Information about reading the message
Although we talked about text messages in the guide, this trick also applies to Videos, photos and other contentwhich can be sent via WhatsApp.
Why can’t I see when a message has been read?
But why is it sometimes not showing the time the message was read? If you can’t see exactly when your contact read the message, it could be because:
- The contact has blocked you.
- You or the other user have disabled read receipts, one of the ways to read and reply to WhatsApp messages offline.
- The message has not yet been read for various reasons, e.g. B. because there is no connection or the phone is switched off.
You should also keep in mind that the app may be set to hide the last connection time. This means you won’t be able to see the last connection time, and your contact won’t be able to see your time either.