See message view counts in Google Chat spaces
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
In June, we introduced read receipts in group direct messages so that users could quickly identify if other members of a group have read their latest message within a Google Chat stream. Today, we’re excited to announce a similar feature in spaces that will allow space members to see view counts for messages in all spaces.
A more detailed view of how many members are engaging with content in spaces can be seen by hovering over the message, selecting the three-dot menu, and clicking “See message views”.
The view counts in spaces will be available for messages sent on August 1, 2023 and beyond. Additionally, view counts are not available for in-line replies.
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more about optimizing Chat spaces for your organization.
- End users: There is no end user setting for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more about spaces & group conversations.
Web:
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 23, 2023
Mobile (Android & iOS):
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 7, 2023
- Available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Optimize Spaces for your organization
- Google Help: About spaces & group conversations
- Google Help: Google Workspace Updates Blog: Enabling organizational communication with announcements in Google Chat
- Google Workspace Updates Blog: In-line replies now available within announcement spaces in Google Chat