3 Ways to Fix WhatsApp Search Not Working on iPhone

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Fix 1: Disable and Re-Enable iCloud Sync for WhatsApp

If WhatsApp has trouble retrieving chats from iCloud, it may get stuck when using the search tool. You can try refreshing WhatsApp’s iCloud sync permission and see if that fixes the problem.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your iPhone and tap on yournameat the top.

Step 2:TapiCloud. Under Apps Using iCloud, tapShow All.

Step 3:Locate and disable the toggle forWhatsApp. Wait for a few seconds and turn it back on.

Fix 2: Disable Background App Refresh for WhatsApp

This may seem odd, but severalReddit users reportedsuccess in resolving issues with WhatsApp search by disabling theBackground App Refreshpermission for the app. You can also give this method a shot.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > scroll down to tap onWhatsApp.

Step 2:Disable the toggle forBackground App Refresh.

Fix 3: Turn off Siri Suggestions for WhatsApp

On iOS, Apple’s virtual assistant—Siri—analyzes information from third-party apps like WhatsApp to provide relevantsearch suggestions. This feature can interfere with WhatsApp and prevent you from searching for messages. To avoid this, disable Siri suggestions for WhatsApp by following the steps below.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and scroll down to tap onWhatsApp.

Step 2:Tap onSiri & Searchand disable the toggles forLearn from this AppandShow App in Search.

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Last updated on 12 August, 2024

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