MessageFlashList

MessageFlashList is a drop-in alternative to MessageList that uses FlashList (if installed). It improves throughput, scrolling, and memory usage versus FlatList, and uses recycling for virtualization.

Best Practices

• Use in performance-critical screens after thorough testing.
• Follow FlashList’s performance guidance before benchmarking.
• Avoid maximumMessageLimit with MessageFlashList to prevent MVCP issues.
• Keep item renderers lightweight to benefit from recycling.
• Use additionalFlashListProps instead of additionalFlatListProps.

It accepts the same props and UI overrides as MessageList, except additionalFlatListProps which becomes additionalFlashListProps.

Support was added in version 2.1.0 and later.

Before measuring performance, follow the official recommendations.