How do you prioritize which chats to keep at the top of your WhatsApp list?

WhatsApp does not have a built-in feature to manually prioritize chats to keep them at the top of your chat list permanently. However, the app automatically prioritizes chats based on recent activity and interactions. Here are a few tips to manage and keep important chats easily accessible:

1. **Pin Chats**:
   - WhatsApp allows you to pin up to 3 chats to the top of your chat list.
   - To pin a chat on Android: Long-press on the chat, tap on the pin icon at the top.
   - To pin a chat on iPhone: Swipe right on the chat, then tap on "Pin".
   - Pinned chats will stay at the top regardless of new messages or activity in other chats.

2. **Starred Messages**:
   - You can star important messages within a chat to easily find them later.
   - Tap and hold on a message, then tap on the star icon that appears on the top menu.
   - To access starred messages: Go to WhatsApp main screen > Settings > Starred messages.

3. **Archiving Chats**:
   - If you have chats that you don't need to access frequently, you can archive them.
   - Archived chats are moved out of the main chat list but can be accessed easily by scrolling to the bottom of the chat list and tapping on "Archived chats".

4. **Use Search**:
   - Utilize the search functionality within WhatsApp to quickly find specific chats or messages.
   - Tap on the magnifying glass icon on the main screen or within any chat to search for keywords, contacts, or message content.

5. **Regularly Clear Unnecessary Chats**:
   - Periodically review and delete chats that are no longer needed to keep your chat list manageable.

By using these methods, you can effectively manage and access important chats on WhatsApp, ensuring that key conversations are easily accessible and prioritized according to your needs.