How to Use the Android Notification Log

The Android notification log keeps a record of every notification you’ve received recently and is the easiest way to quickly find any notifications you wanted to take another look at. Here’s how to access it. If you ever want to access your notification logs again in the future, you can just tap that icon again to go straight to them. If you don’t, select the Shortcuts option instead. Find the Settings shortcut there, and drag it to your home screen, then select it.

Check the Notifications Log History on Android 11

If you’re running the latest version of Android 11, you can check your notification history much more quickly. To do so, select Settings > Apps & Notifications > Notifications > Notification History and toggle it On. When turned on, the Notification History will keep track of all your notifications, and you can view them at any time. To check them much more quickly, tap the History link on the bottom left of the pull-down notifications panel.

Third Party Notification Log Alternatives

Although the native Android Notification Logs are fully featured and effective notification viewing tools, third-party applications can do it too. One popular option that is well-reviewed is Notification History Log. Here’s how to use it: