Users need to reference the timing of past exchanges, but the current chat interface only shows message order. This makes it difficult to track context, revisit past sessions, or reconstruct timelines. The user proposes an optional setting to display timestamps (yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm) at the end or beginning of each message, with per-user customization options (always on, hover-to-reveal, or session-based toggle). This would improve productivity for professionals using ChatGPT for business records, project timelines, and research threads, and enhance transparency in long or multi-user chats.
@sama @OpenAI Feature Request: Message Timestamps in Chat Problem: Users often need to reference the timing of past exchanges, but the chat interface only shows message order, not when a message was sent. This makes it difficult to track context, revisit past sessions, or reconstruct timelines. Proposed Solution: •Add an optional setting that displays timestamps (https://t.co/cyG73ho4uC.yyyy - hh:mm, 24h format) at the end or beginning of each message. •Allow per-user customization: e.g., always on, hover-to-reveal, or session-based toggle. Why Valuable: •Improves productivity for professionals who use ChatGPT for business records, project timelines, and research threads. •Enhances transparency and accountability in long or multi-user chats. •Small UI change, but high impact for user experience.