Feature Request: Message Seen Indicator

[frzn23]

Implement a "Message Seen" feature that lets users know when their sent message has been viewed by the recipient. This enhances the user experience by providing real-time feedback on message status.

Why is this needed?
✅ Improves real-time communication
✅ Helps users know if their messages are being read
✅ Makes the chat app feel more modern and user-friendly

Suggested Approach

Backend (Django & WebSockets)

Modify chatapp/models.py to track message read status (e.g., is_read = models.BooleanField(default=False)).
Update Django Channels/WebSockets to broadcast a "message_seen" event when a recipient opens a chat.
Store message status updates in the database.

Frontend (JavaScript & UI)

Update the chat UI to display "Seen" or a ✓✓ icon when a message is read.
Use JavaScript to listen for "message_seen" WebSocket events and update the UI dynamically.

Relevant Files
📂 chatapp/models.py – Update message model
📂 chatapp/consumers.py – Handle WebSocket seen event
📂 chatapp/templates/chat.html – Update UI to show "Seen" status
📂 static/js/chat.js – Listen for WebSocket events

[nirvedh-harpal]

Hello @frzn23,

I’d like to work on the issue. Could you please assign it to me?

[frzn23]

@nirvedh-harpal i have assigned issue #1 to you, i notice that you have also applied for issue #2 , I think it would be better to keep it open for other contributors, you can have this one for now. All the best !

[frzn23]

Hi @nirvedh-harpal Is there any update on the issue?

[anjali0719]

Hi @frzn23 , if no one is working on this, could you please assign this to me?

[frzn23]

@anjali0719 Sure !