WPS Message Read/Unread on Windows: Introduction

WPS Message Read/Unread is a message status feature for collaboration chats on Windows; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limit	None specified	No version threshold is described for this feature

About This Feature

Overview

Message Read/Unread helps you check read status for conversations and individual messages in WPS collaboration chat on Windows, so you can quickly see which chats still need attention.

Core tasks include:

Check unread conversation status: identify unread chats in the left message list through bold conversation names and unread badges.
Check read status for a sent message: view read, unread count, or all read status below a message in the chat window.

This feature is useful for team follow-up, group chat confirmation, and everyday collaboration reminders.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	An internet connection is recommended when viewing collaboration messages and read status
Other	Sign in with a WPS account that can use collaboration messaging

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Windows installer and complete setup by following the prompts
Check after installation	Open WPS, enter the collaboration message area, and confirm that the message list and chat window are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Distinguishes unread conversations with bold names and unread badges in the message list, and shows read, unread count, or all read status inside chats.	Teams supports read receipts for messages, shows Seen, and lets users view Read by in group chats with 20 people or fewer.	Google Chat provides read receipts in group direct messages with 20 people or fewer, helping users see whether others have read the latest message.	Notion Mail lets users mark emails as unread to reorganize inbox status, but it does not provide chat-style message read receipts.	Acrobat lets reviewers mark comments as unread or resolved in shared reviews, which supports document review follow-up rather than instant chat receipts.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: It combines unread conversation recognition in the chat list with per-message status checking inside the conversation, which keeps follow-up steps direct in daily collaboration.	Compared with WPS: Teams also offers Read by details, but availability depends on read receipt settings and group size limits.	Compared with WPS: Google Chat read receipts apply to a narrower chat scope and do not include an end-user toggle.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on inbox organization, and its unread action is centered on email management.	Compared with WPS: Adobe uses unread status in a comment review workflow instead of conversation-level message tracking.
Official Source	—	Use read receipts for messages in Microsoft Teams	See read receipts for messages in Google Chat group direct messages	Navigate your inbox	Mark comments as unread or resolved

Overall Conclusion
WPS Message Read/Unread is centered on collaboration messaging, with quick unread identification in the conversation list and message-level status inside chats. Compared with email or document review tools, this workflow is more aligned with everyday real-time communication follow-up.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How it helps
1	Team message follow-up	Team members	It is hard to tell which conversations still contain unread content	Use bold conversation names and unread badges in the message list to find them quickly
2	Group chat confirmation	Project leads	It is difficult to know whether members have viewed an announcement	Check read, unread count, or all read status below the message
3	Daily collaboration reminders	General office users	New messages are easy to miss when many chats are active	Prioritize conversations that still show unread indicators
4	Important notice review	Managers	A sent message needs a visible viewing status	Watch the read status below the message after sending it
5	Muted chat management	Frequent chat users	Notifications may be muted, but unread status still matters	Continue using unread badges to decide whether a chat needs attention

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
View unread conversation status	✅	✅
View read status for a message	✅	✅
Basic collaboration messaging use	✅	✅
Other advanced office benefits	Available within the free plan scope	More advanced office features may be available depending on the subscription plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Daily read and unread message checking	Free	This feature itself has no membership restriction for normal collaboration use
Broader advanced office needs	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more advanced PDF, template, or other office features

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