Choose how many
Download and extract the ZIP. Open ChatSelect.exe, enter the number of new messages you want, and click Start setup.
Start with 100 for your first run. WhatsApp message selector for Windows
Less clicking.
More time back.
ChatSelect is a free Windows utility that selects WhatsApp messages for you. Choose a count, follow the setup guide, and review your selection.
Free beta · No account needed · Windows desktop only
You stay in control.
ChatSelect selects messages. You decide what to do next.
MEET YOUR NEW SHORTCUT
Pick a count. Make the clicks disappear.
✓ Choose your message count✓ Pause whenever you need✓ Your conversations stay on your computer
A minute to get started
Your chat. Three keys.
Much less clicking.
Open WhatsApp in light mode and keep its window visible while ChatSelect runs.
Mark your chat
In WhatsApp, scroll to your newest messages. Right-click a message and choose Select messages.
F6Point at the centre of any empty checkbox. Press F6.
F7Point below the lowest visible checkbox, above the toolbar. Press F7.
Start, then review
Keep WhatsApp in front and press F8. ChatSelect selects messages and scrolls upward until it reaches your count.
When it finishes, review the selection and choose your next action in WhatsApp.
The guide is inside the app, too
A good first run
A few things
to keep in mind.
01Count new selections. Already selected messages are skipped. Clear them first if you want an exact final total.
02Keep WhatsApp in view. Switching to another app pauses selection. Return to WhatsApp and press F8 to continue.
03Keep the window in place. If you move or resize WhatsApp, repeat F6 and F7 before resuming.
Good to know
A few quick
answers.
How can I select hundreds of WhatsApp messages on Windows?
Open ChatSelect, choose a message count, and click Start setup. In WhatsApp, open your chat in Select messages mode. Mark an empty checkbox with F6, mark the bottom boundary with F7, then press F8 to start. Review the selected messages when it finishes.
Does ChatSelect delete or send anything?
No. It selects messages and scrolls through your chat. You choose the next action in WhatsApp after reviewing the selection.
Can I use my computer while it runs?
Keep WhatsApp in front and avoid moving your mouse. Switching to another app pauses selection. Go back to WhatsApp and press F8 to resume.
Which devices does it work on?
This beta is for Windows desktop with WhatsApp in light mode. It has been tested on one Windows setup; compatibility across Windows 10 and 11 still needs wider testing. Mac, phones and dark mode are not supported by this release.
What if the messages move or loading is slow?
ChatSelect waits for older messages to load. If a box moves before it is clicked, it waits four seconds and tries a fresh scan automatically. If a selection cannot be confirmed, it pauses so you can check your chat.
Does it upload my conversations?
No. ChatSelect runs on your computer without a sign-in or chat upload. Screen images are processed in memory and are not saved as pictures. Progress and timing files stay on your computer.
How long does a selection take?
In our initial Windows tests, selecting 1,000 messages took about four to five minutes of active time. Your speed depends on message sizes, loading and your computer. The app displays your selection count and elapsed time.
Is this an official WhatsApp tool?
No. ChatSelect is an independent beta utility, not affiliated with WhatsApp or Meta. Review your selected messages before taking an action.
CHATSELECT FOR WINDOWS · v1.0 BETAYour next thousand clicks?
Let’s make them easier.
Choose a count. Follow the guide. Review your messages.
Download for WindowsFree ZIP download · Extract, then open ChatSelect.exe