# getReadMessageCount

Retrieves the count of read inbox messages for the device.

## Syntax

```dart
Future<int?> getReadMessageCount()
```

## Returns

- `Future<int?>` - Returns the number of read messages, or `null` if the count cannot be determined.

## Example

```dart
int? readCount = await SfmcSdk.getReadMessageCount();
if (readCount != null) {
  print('Read messages: $readCount');
} else {
  print('Unable to get read message count');
}
```

## Related Methods

- [getMessageCount()](/docs/marketing/mobile-unified-sdk/references/engagement-mobile-sdk-reference/flutter_getMessageCount.md)
- [getUnreadMessageCount()](/docs/marketing/mobile-unified-sdk/references/engagement-mobile-sdk-reference/flutter_getUnreadMessageCount.md)
- [getDeletedMessageCount()](/docs/marketing/mobile-unified-sdk/references/engagement-mobile-sdk-reference/flutter_getDeletedMessageCount.md)