Provided are an unread message display method, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method includes the following: A message list page is displayed, and an unread message thumbnail is displayed on the message list page. A first trigger operation acting on a target unread message thumbnail is received. In response to the first trigger operation, an unread message display area is displayed; and a target unread message corresponding to the target unread message thumbnail is displayed in the unread message display area. A second trigger operation for switching the current unread message displayed in the unread message display area is received. In response to the second trigger operation, the current unread message displayed in the unread message display area is switched to an unread message sent by a target sending user other than the current unread message.