ChatGPT Android app tests search tool, plugin hub, and file management upgrades

ChatGPT is working on a slew of new features for Android users

It could also clean up the chat interface and add new ways to attach images from the Library. If you've had long conversations with ChatGPT, you're probably well aware of how difficult it can be to go through the entire thread trying to find a particular bit of information. It seems ChatGPT is working on a feature to help you find things faster, as well as a couple of other new features. While tinkering with the ChatGPT app on Android (v1.2026.146), we were able to manually enable a few interesting new features that are in the works. First, there's a new 'Find in chat' option within the three-dot menu. You can tap on it, type some text, and it will find said text within the chat. This can be very helpful for people who often have long chats with the AI and have to scroll for ages trying to find one particular piece of information. It's worth noting that it was always possible to find text within a chat thread on the web, thanks to the ever-useful Ctrl + F shortcut. However, things aren't that easy on a smartphone without a dedicated feature like this. OpenAI is also working on changes to the app's UI. The plus icon, which currently shows a long scrollable list of options like Deep Research, Thinking, Web Search, and Create Image, could become slightly more organized. We spotted a new 'Plugins' option that includes features like Deep Research, Thinking, and others. Other changes we enabled include new List and Grid options, an option to select multiple files in the Library, as well as the ability to add files from the ChatGPT Library to other chats by using the "@" symbol. The latter could prove useful and will certainly be easier than going into the Library, finding the image, and then attaching it to a chat. It's unclear when these features will roll out to users, but I'm hoping they are added sooner rather than later. We will keep you updated on any future developments.

ChatGPT may get Find in chat option, Plugin hub and other new features

ChatGPT may soon become much easier to use, especially for people who have long conversations with the AI. According to a report by Android Authority, OpenAI is testing several new features for the ChatGPT Android app, including a search tool for chats, a new plugin hub and improvements to file management. The unreleased features were found in version 1.2026.146 of the ChatGPT Android app. While these features are not officially available yet, they provide a glimpse of what may be coming in future updates. One of the most useful additions is a new Find in chat option. The feature reportedly appears inside the three-dot menu and allows users to search for specific words or phrases within a conversation. This could save a lot of time for users who regularly have lengthy chats and struggle to find information shared earlier in a discussion. Also read: Perplexity faces legal challenge over alleged AI copyright theft: Here is what happened It's important to note that finding text within a chat thread was already possible on the web using the handy Ctrl + F shortcut. However, on smartphones, locating specific messages isn't as straightforward without a dedicated search feature like this. OpenAI also appears to be working on a cleaner way to organise ChatGPT's tools. Currently, tapping the plus button opens a long list of options such as Deep Research, Thinking, Web Search and Create Image. The report suggests these tools may soon be grouped under a new Plugins section. Also read: Claude Opus 4.8 is here but Anthropic is already teasing Mythos class AI models: What you should know Apart from this, the app may receive new List and Grid view options. The report also mentions support for selecting multiple files at once in the ChatGPT Library, which could make file management more convenient. Another upcoming feature could let users attach files from their ChatGPT Library to other chats using the '@' symbol. At the moment, there is no official word on when these features will be released. However, if they make it into a future update, they could significantly improve the overall ChatGPT experience.