Key Benefit: Complete visibility into message read and delivery status across channels, enabling users to track engagement, prioritize responses, and maintain awareness of conversation activity.
Feature Overview
The Unread Status system provides comprehensive tracking of message read and delivery states, offering real-time insights into user engagement and message interaction patterns. This feature set enables sophisticated chat interfaces with accurate unread indicators, delivery confirmations, and user activity tracking.Channel-Level Tracking
Unread count management
- Individual channel unread counts
- Total unread aggregation
- Mention status indicators
- Real-time synchronization
Message-Level Status
Granular status tracking
- Read receipt management
- Delivery confirmations
- User interaction tracking
- Status synchronization
Core Components
Channel Unread Count
Track unread messages at channel levelMonitor unread message counts for individual channels and aggregate totals across your entire chat system.Key Features:
- Real-time unread count updates
- Total unread aggregation
- Mention status tracking
- Support detection
Message Receipt Sync
Real-time receipt synchronizationManage the infrastructure for real-time read and delivery receipt tracking within channels.Key Features:
- Start/stop receipt sync
- Lifecycle management
- Resource optimization
- Connection handling
Message Read Status
Individual message read trackingMark messages as read and track reading status for accurate unread count management.Key Features:
- Mark messages as read
- Automatic read detection
- Latest message tracking
- UI integration patterns
Message Delivery Status
Delivery confirmation and user trackingTrack message delivery confirmations and identify which users have read or received messages.Key Features:
- Delivery confirmations
- Read user tracking
- Membership filtering
- Analytics insights
Feature Integration Patterns
Chat List Integration
Chat List Integration
Display unread status in channel listsCreate compelling channel list interfaces that clearly communicate unread activity:
- Unread Badges: Show exact counts with visual hierarchy for mentions
- Visual Indicators: Use colors, typography, and spacing to indicate priority
- Last Message Preview: Combine unread counts with message previews
- Sorting Logic: Prioritize channels with unread messages and mentions
Message Interface Integration
Message Interface Integration
Embed status tracking in message displaysIntegrate read and delivery status directly into message interfaces:
- Read Receipts: Show checkmarks or indicators for read status
- Delivery Confirmations: Display delivery status for sent messages
- User Lists: Show which users have read or received messages
- Real-time Updates: Update status indicators as they change
Analytics Integration
Analytics Integration
Leverage status data for insightsUse unread and delivery data for user engagement analytics:
- Response Metrics: Track average response times and engagement rates
- User Activity: Monitor reading patterns and message interaction
- Channel Performance: Identify most and least active channels
- Mention Analytics: Track mention frequency and response rates
Common Use Cases
Customer Support
Track customer response ratesMonitor message delivery and read status to ensure customer inquiries are being addressed promptly.
Team Collaboration
Coordinate team communicationUse mention tracking and read receipts to ensure important team messages reach all members.
Community Management
Moderate community engagementTrack unread counts and response patterns to identify active discussions and engagement levels.
Sales & Marketing
Measure campaign effectivenessMonitor message delivery and engagement rates for marketing communications and sales outreach.
Getting Started
1
Implement Channel Unread Count
Start with Channel Unread Count to display unread indicators in your chat list and navigation.
2
Set Up Receipt Sync
Configure Message Receipt Sync for real-time read and delivery tracking in active channels.
3
Add Read Status Tracking
Implement Message Read Status to mark messages as read and maintain accurate unread counts.
4
Enable Delivery Tracking
Add Message Delivery Status for comprehensive delivery confirmation and user analytics.
Implementation Strategy: Begin with basic unread count display, then progressively add receipt sync, read tracking, and delivery status. Focus on user experience and performance optimization as you build out comprehensive status tracking capabilities.