How to Unsend Messages on Messenger Within the 10-Minute Window

Learn how to unsend messages on Messenger within 10 minutes and remove them for everyone in your conversation.

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Yes, you can Unsend messages on Messenger; however, there is a 10-minute window after sending a message to do so. To unsend a message, tap and hold the message you want to retract, and then select the 'Unsend' or 'Remove for Everyone' option. This action will remove the message from the conversation for all participants. It’s important to note that people may have already seen the message before it is unsent, and a notice may appear in the conversation indicating a message was removed.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I unsend a Messenger message after 10 minutes? No, Messenger only allows you to unsend or remove a message for everyone within 10 minutes of sending it.
  2. Will recipients know if I unsend a message on Messenger? Yes, when you unsend a message, a notice typically appears in the chat that a message was removed.
  3. How do I unsend a message on Messenger? Tap and hold the message you want to remove, then select 'Unsend' or 'Remove for Everyone' within the 10-minute window.