What Is Chats Filter?
Chats Filter allows you to refine your Active and Archived Chats (History) list using specific criteria. In this section and subsequent sections, we will focus on filtering Active Chats.
Instead of scrolling through all conversations, you can apply filters to quickly find the chats that require your attention. This is useful when managing proposals and responding to unread messages while swapping or exchanging books nearby.
Why Use Chats Filters?
Your Active chats may include multiple proposals from different users. Filters are useful when:
- You want to find chats related to a specific book or author.
- You want to see only unread chats.
- You want to focus on chats where you are the proposer or the owner of the book.
- You want to manage your swap books nearby activity efficiently.
Applying filters updates the chat list instantly, showing only the conversations that match your selected criteria.
How to Access Chats Filters
- Tap Chats
from the bottom navigation bar. - Make sure you are in the Active tab.
- Tap the Filter icon
at the top right corner of the screen. - The Filter page will open with all available filtering options.
You can apply one or multiple filters at the same time to narrow down your chat list.
Keywords Filter
The Keywords filter lets you search for chats related to a specific book title or author. This is useful if you want to find conversations about particular books quickly.
Chat Status Filter
The Chat Status filter helps you focus on unread conversations.
Available options:
- All – Displays all active chats.
- Only Unread – Displays only chats that contain unread messages.
Use this filter to quickly respond to messages related to ongoing swaps.
Maximum Distance Filter
The Maximum Distance filter allows you to limit chats based on how far the other user’s book is from you. This helps prioritize exchanges that are nearby and convenient.
Role Filter
The Role filter allows you to see chats based on your position in the proposal.
Available options:
- Proposer
– Shows chats where you sent the swap proposal. - Owner
– Shows chats where you own the book and received a proposal.
This filter helps differentiate between outgoing and incoming proposals while managing exchanges.
Category Filter
The Category filter lets you focus on chats associated with specific book genres. This is helpful if you want to prioritize conversations about your favorite categories.
Membership Type Filter
The Membership Type filter allows you to show only chats with Prime 
members. This can help ensure that you are interacting with verified and active users.
Applying and Clearing Filters
After selecting your preferred filters:
- Tap Save to update your chat list.
- To reset all filters, scroll down to the bottom of Filters page and tap Reset All.
Once applied, your Active chats list will instantly refresh according to the selected criteria, helping you manage your book swap conversations more efficiently.
Using chats filter effectively will help you swap books nearby, exchange books nearby, and stay on top of all your book proposals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chats Filter in Pasaj?
Chats Filter allows you to refine your Active and Archived Chats (History) lists using specific criteria so you can quickly find relevant conversations.
Can I use Chats Filter for both Active and Archived chats?
Yes. Chats Filter can be used to refine both Active and Archived Chats (History), although filtering Active Chats is the primary focus.
Why should I use Chats Filter instead of scrolling through all chats?
Filters help you quickly locate conversations related to specific books, unread messages, your role in a proposal, or other criteria without manually scrolling through the entire list.
How do I access the Chats Filter page?
Go to Chats, stay in the Active tab, and tap the Filter icon at the top right corner to open the filter options.
Can I apply more than one filter at the same time?
Yes. You can apply one or multiple filters simultaneously to narrow down your chat list more precisely.
What does the Keywords filter do?
The Keywords filter lets you search for chats related to a specific book title or author.
Can I filter chats by unread messages only?
Yes. Using the Chat Status filter, select Only Unread to display only chats that contain unread messages.
What options are available under Chat Status filter?
The available options are All, which displays all active chats, and Only Unread, which displays only chats with unread messages.
How does the Maximum Distance filter work?
The Maximum Distance filter limits chats based on how far the other user’s book is from you, helping you prioritize nearby exchanges.
Can I filter chats based on whether I sent or received the proposal?
Yes. The Role filter allows you to view chats where you are the Proposer or the Owner.
What does the Proposer option show in Role filter?
Proposer shows chats where you sent the swap proposal.
What does the Owner option show in Role filter?
Owner shows chats where you own the book and received a proposal.
Can I filter chats by book genre?
Yes. The Category filter lets you focus on chats associated with specific book genres.
What is the Membership Type filter used for?
The Membership Type filter allows you to show only chats with Prime members.
Why would I filter chats by Prime membership?
Filtering by Prime membership helps you focus on interactions with verified and active users.
How do I apply selected filters?
After selecting your filters, tap Save to update and refresh your chat list.
How do I clear all applied filters?
Scroll to the bottom of the Filters page and tap Reset All to remove all active filters.
Do filters update the chat list immediately?
Yes. Once you tap Save, the Active chats list refreshes instantly according to your selected criteria.
Can filters help me manage multiple swap proposals more efficiently?
Yes. Filters allow you to focus on specific books, unread chats, distance preferences, or your role in proposals, making it easier to manage ongoing book swap conversations.