Google Chat - Search Messages

Site: google-chat|https://chat.google.com/

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Overview

Search for messages across all conversations and spaces in Google Chat.

URLs

PageURLPurpose
Chathttps://chat.google.com/Main chat page

Critical Constraints

  • Google Account Required: Must be signed in to access Chat
  • Search Scope: By default searches all conversations you have access to

Workflow: Search Messages

1. Access Search

  1. Navigate to https://chat.google.com/
  2. Click the search input at the top (labeled "Search in Chat")

2. Enter Search Query

  1. Type your search terms in the input field
  2. Press Enter to submit the search

3. Filter Results (Optional)

After searching, filter buttons appear:

FilterPurpose
FromFilter by sender
In specific conversationLimit to one chat/space
DateFilter by time range
Has fileMessages with attachments
Has linkMessages with URLs
Mentions meMessages where you were mentioned
Joined conversations onlyOnly conversations you participate in

4. Sort Results

Click "Sort by relevance" to toggle between:

  • Relevance (default)
  • Date

5. View Full Message

  1. Click "Show more" on any result to expand full content
  2. Click the result itself to navigate to the original conversation thread

Workflow: Search Within Specific Space

1. Open Target Space

Navigate to the space you want to search.

2. Access Space Search

Click the "Search in this chat" button in the header.

3. Enter Query

  1. Type your search terms
  2. Results are limited to that space only

Search Tips

TipExample
Exact phrase"exact phrase"
Multiple termsreport budget Q4
Sender + keywordUse From filter + search term

Troubleshooting

IssueCauseSolution
No resultsTypo or wrong termsTry alternative keywords
Too many resultsQuery too broadAdd filters or more specific terms
Can't find old messageDate range limitedAdjust Date filter

Notes

  • Search results show surrounding context
  • Clicking a result jumps directly to that message in the thread
  • Filter combinations narrow results effectively