# Searchable Direct Messages Twitter Has Begun Testing a DM Search Function on iOS and Computers By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-20 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dm-searches References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/14/twitter-tests-dm-search/) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1161692603345252352?s=20) [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-latest-tweets) is testing DM searches, which would allow for a better organized direct messages section. Twitter is testing the DM searches on the iOS app as well as the web version. For those who can access the feature, a DM search bar appears, allowing users to search their recent direct messages. DM searching has been a long-requested feature on the platform, and with the test, it appears Twitter is taking some initial steps toward incorporating it. However, Twitter has not yet stated that it will have a wider roll-out of the feature. DM search functions would allow users of the platform to better find old messages, without having to manually scroll. It would also allow [better organization of a user's inbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/email-management). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DM Search Functions:** The testing of DM search functions on Twitter presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance users' ability to find and organize their direct messages. - **Better Organization of Direct Messages:** The introduction of DM search functions on Twitter offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to improve the organization and accessibility of users' direct message inboxes. - **Efficient Message Retrieval:** The implementation of DM search functions on Twitter creates a disruptive innovation opportunity to streamline the process of finding and retrieving old direct messages. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media:** The testing of DM search functions on Twitter presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the social media industry to enhance user experience and engagement. - **Communication Tools:** The introduction of DM search functions on Twitter offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the communication tools industry to develop more efficient and user-friendly direct messaging platforms. - **Digital Advertising:** The implementation of DM search functions on Twitter creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the digital advertising industry to leverage improved message organization and targeting capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Media Feature Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-latest-tweets.md) - [Private Social Media Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-circle.md) - [Social Media Shopping Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-shops.md) - [Hidden Social App Mini-Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minigame.md) - [Mobile Messenger Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-messages.md) - [Chat-Enabled Real Estate Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zillow-direct-messaging.md) - [Social Media Expansive Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-blue-2.md) - [Social Media Tipping Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-tipping-features.md) - [Social Posting Platform Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/send-on-instagram.md)