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# getUnreadMessageCount

Retrieves the count of unread inbox messages for the device.

## Syntax

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

## Returns

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

## Example

```dart
int? unreadCount = await SfmcSdk.getUnreadMessageCount();
if (unreadCount != null) {
  print('Unread messages: $unreadCount');
} else {
  print('Unable to get unread message count');
}
```

## Related Methods

- [getMessageCount()](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/marketing/mobile-unified-sdk/references/engagement-mobile-sdk-reference/flutter_getMessageCount.md)
- [getReadMessageCount()](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/marketing/mobile-unified-sdk/references/engagement-mobile-sdk-reference/flutter_getReadMessageCount.md)
- [getDeletedMessageCount()](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/marketing/mobile-unified-sdk/references/engagement-mobile-sdk-reference/flutter_getDeletedMessageCount.md)