Mark Google Chat messages as unread

Update
January 13, 2022: This rollout has resumed and is now complete for all users

Quick launch summary

You can now mark a Google Chat direct message (DM) or Space as read or unread on mobile and on the web.

Mark as unread in message actions

Mark as unread in conversation options

Mark as unread in conversation list

Marking a message as unread can help remind you to return to it later in Chat. In 1:1 and group DMs, you can mark a thread as unread starting from a particular message. To do this, you have to hover over the message and click the mark as unread icon.

Hover over a message to find the mark as unread icon

You can also clear the badges on rooms with unread messages by marking them as read.

Getting started

• Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
• End users: There is no end user setting for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more about marking as unread in Chat.

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on October 18, 2021

Availability

• Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers

Resources

• Google Help: Mark a message as read or unread

Roadmap

• This feature was listed as an upcoming release.