How to Access WhatsApp Chat History of Any Number [Android & iPhone]

Due to effective backup features, users can now send and receive texts on messaging apps without worrying about losing their conversations. However, when so many texts are sent daily, you can lose track of things. It becomes even more confusing when you have to check a certain chat history with someone.

The good thing is that many solutions within the messaging apps and third-party tools are available to help explore a specific chat history. This guide even shares the best ways to access the WhatsApp chat history of any number. Moreover, it will reveal useful tools to access chat history through backups and track the online activity of any number.

Part 1. How to Search WhatsApp Chat History of Any Number?

When you need to access someone's chat history on your messaging app, using the search bar feature is a good idea. By putting the desired keywords in the search bar, the app will bring out all the messages with desired words. To learn how to get the WhatsApp chat history of any number online for free, follow the separate guides for Android and iOS.

1. For iPhone

Instructions: In your messaging app, access the conversation where you want to see the chat history. Then, press the user’s profile picture or name to access its “Contact Info” screen. Here, you need to tap the “Search” button to access the search bar in the conversation. As you enter the text in the search bar, the app will scan and present the related chat history in the conversation.

2. For Android

Instructions: In the desired conversation, tap the "Three Dots" at the top-right corner of the screen. When the drop-down menu appears, press the "Search" option to access its bar in the chat. Now, enter the text you need to find in the conversation, and the app will present it.

Part 2. How to Get WhatsApp Chat History of Any Number | Top 3 Ways

The above method works well when you have the whole conversation on your phone. However, you will have to look for other ways when you don’t have the messages anymore or want to monitor your kid’s chat history. In such cases, you can rely on the following methods to find the WhatsApp chat history of any number.

1. Use FamiSafe - Screen Viewer [For Child's Smartphone]

Since children's online safety is a serious concern, parents often look for ways to stay aware of their activities. For this purpose, we highly recommend using FamiSafe, which provides comprehensive parental control features for kids' safety. Its Screen Viewer feature is especially useful in accessing the WhatsApp chat history of any number.

It does so by providing screenshots of the kids’ chat screens, so parents know what they are talking about. In addition, the tool detects explicit content and sends relevant information to the parents. For comprehensive protection, it lets parents decide after what duration they should receive the periodic screenshots. You can learn how to utilize the Screen Viewer feature of FamiSafe by going through the following steps:

Step 1. Set up the Monitoring App

Once you install FamiSafe, you need to set it up on parents and children's devices. To do so, launch the app on the parent device and press the "Start" button. On the next screen, you will find a code that you need to save for the children's device.

On the kid's phone, install and launch the app to connect both devices. Here, you will be asked to add the security code that we found on the parent's phone. After entering the code, press "Enable Now" and provide the necessary permissions. Finally, connect the devices by pressing the "Turn On Now" button.

Step 2. Utilize the Screen Viewer Feature

After completing the setup, go to the "Features" tab on the main interface. Here, you need to access the "Screen Viewer" feature under the "Device Activity" section.

Step 3. Enable and Configure the Feature

Following this, press the "Enable" button to set it up on the kid's device. After enabling it, go to the "Settings" tab and toggle on the "Enable Screen Viewer." Finally, select the desired time period in the "Interval" section

2. Try Export Chat Feature

This feature allows users to save any conversation in a file format that can be reviewed anytime. It can preserve your conversations locally and prevent loss in the future. Using this feature, you can save your messages and the media files shared in the conversation. By following the steps below, you can export your conversations and access the WhatsApp chat history of any number on Android and iOS.

Step 1. In the messaging app, open the conversation with your desired person and access the "Contact Info" screen by pressing their profile picture. Now, scroll down to the bottom, tap the "Export Chat" button, and choose whether you want to include media.

Step 2. Once the bottom-up menu appears, select the "Save to Files" option to preserve the chats on your phone. Afterward, the app will take you to the file manager, where you need to choose the desired folder and press "Save" to reset the chat file.

Step 3. After the file is successfully saved, go to the folder where it is rested. Finally, press the file to open it and access the complete history of your text messages.

Step 1. Start by accessing the desired conversation and pressing the "Three Dots" in the top corner of the chat screen. From the drop-down menu, you need to select the "More" option and then the "Export Chat" option. A popup will appear, and you have to choose whether you want to save the chat with media files or without them.

Step 2. After the app processes your chat in a file format, a bottom-up menu will confirm how you want to save the file. When there is no save button available for direct local storage, you can send the conversation file to yourself through email.

Step 3. Finally, save the file in your desired folder after downloading it from the mail. Then, access the downloaded ZIP file from that folder and extract it using some extractor tool. Once extracted, tap the file to open and access your conversation history.

3. Perform WhatsApp Backup

Although exporting your chats does the job, accessing chats isn't a dependable method. As an alternative, you should backup the conversations so they can be accessed in a presentable form. By creating backups, you can restore your chats within the messaging app when you switch the phone. While the messaging app lets you back up your data to cloud storage, a better option is to use Wondershare MobileTrans.

It is an advanced tool designed to help users securely move their data between devices. Using this advanced tool, users can locally back up their data and access the WhatsApp history of any number from the backed-up files. The tool also eliminates the need for quick internet connections since it supports local data saving and sharing. You can back up your data using Wondershare MobileTrans by following these steps:

Step 1. Access the Backup & Restore Feature

Once you're done installing Wondershare MobileTrans on your system, launch it and go to the "Backup & Restore" module. Here, you need to press the "Backup" button under the "App Backup & Restore" section. Also, you have to connect your phone to the device through a wired connection.

Step 2. Choose the Target Message App

On the new screen, you will see several famous messaging apps supported by this data-transferring software. From the available options, you need to select "WhatsApp" from the list to move forward with the backup process.

Step 3. Select the WhatsApp Data for Backup

Once the tool recognizes your device, you will be asked to select the WhatsApp data types for backup. Make sure to choose the files that are important and press “Start” to initiate the local backup.

Step 4. Encrypt the Backup Files in Android

While the above process concludes the backup in iOS devices, Android users have to go through an extra step. To ensure the data remains secure and no unauthorized person accesses it, they need to follow the instructions in the given image to encrypt their backup.

Pro Tip. How to Track and Save WhatsApp Online/Offline Activity of Any Number?

After learning about checking the WhatsApp chat history of any number online, let’s see how you can track their activity. This is especially helpful for parents who want to stay informed about their kids’ mobile usage. For this purpose, we recommend using WaLastseen Online Web, an advanced tool that provides detailed stats about your contacts' online activity.

Being an online tool, it updates automatically to introduce new features for activity tracking. Users who are conscious about their privacy can safely use this tool as it only uses publicly available data for proper functioning. When tracking the activity, you can see the online duration of contacts up to the second mark. It works even when the other person has hidden their online status in WhatsApp.

• Mobile App: Apart from its online version, users can access the tool’s tracking capabilities through an Android application.
• Multiple Contacts: It allows users to simultaneously add up to three contacts for activity tracking.
• Use Multiple Accounts: By using its mobile version, you can access multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same device.

Try It Online

Since we already know how to check the WhatsApp chat history of any number, let’s now learn how to use WaLastseen Online. For comprehensive activity tracking and detailed stats, follow the given steps in the activity tracking tool.

Step 1. Sign Up for the Online Tool

Access the tool's official site in your browser and sign up for a new account with your details. After verifying the account, add the information and contact number of your desired person and press the "Track Now" button.

Step 2. Link the Messaging App Account with WaLastseen

Here, users need to connect their WhatsApp account with the tracking app to give it the required permissions. For this purpose, press the "Link WhatsApp" button and follow the on-screen instructions to scan the QR code through your messaging app.

Step 3. Check the Monitoring Screen for Stats

After both accounts are connected, you will need to purchase a suitable subscription. When you’re done with the purchase, the app will take you to the tracking screen. Here, you will find the contact details and the time of their online activity. You can swipe left or right on your screen to see the stats of other added contacts.

Conclusion

To summarize, since so many texts are sent every day, the messaging app has a dedicated search bar to look for specific messages in conversations. For users who want to preserve their conversations in a better way, the Export Chat feature is a valuable addition to the messaging app. This feature lets users access and share their WhatsApp chat history with any number, even after the original conversation is deleted.

Apart from these generic methods, you can use tools like MobileTrans to back up conversations locally. By using the same tool, users can access and read the conversation history from the backup files. In addition to these tools, WaLastseen Online Web is a recommended option for parents who want to keep track of their kids' WhatsApp usage habits.

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