In a bid to enhance user experience, WhatsApp - owned by Meta - has unveiled a new feature aimed at simplifying the process of finding old messages.

This innovative addition, termed the "search by date" feature, allows users to effortlessly navigate to their preferred past conversations.

The update, available for both Android and iPhone users, introduces a calendar interface within the app, enabling individuals to select a specific date to search for messages or media. This feature eliminates the cumbersome task of manually scrolling through chat histories, especially for long-time users with extensive message archives.

Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, also took to his WhatsApp channel to announce the news, underscoring the company's commitment to enhancing user convenience and accessibility.

Upon selecting the calendar icon and choosing the desired date, WhatsApp automatically directs users to messages exchanged on that particular day. This streamlines the search process, particularly beneficial for users seeking specific information or memories buried within their chat history.

The introduction of the calendar feature adds to WhatsApp's recent slew of updates, which include various text formatting options like strikethrough, bold, italic, and monospace. Moreover, the platform has prioritized security enhancements, ensuring a safe environment for its vast user base.

However, amidst these advancements, WhatsApp users on Android devices should take note of a recent change regarding chat backups. Conversations can no longer be backed up for free on Google Drive, as they now contribute to the user's storage limit.

To utilize this new feature, users can simply access WhatsApp, select a chat, tap on the name of the person or group, and choose the "Search" option. The calendar interface will then facilitate seamless navigation to messages from the selected date.