Can You See When Someone Unsends a Message on Messenger?
Discover if recipients can view unsent messages on Messenger and what notifications appear.
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Yes, when you unsend a message on Messenger, the recipient can see a placeholder notification stating that a message has been removed. Although the content of the unsent message is no longer visible, the fact that something was unsent remains apparent. This feature is designed to offer users a chance to retract messages they regret sending, but it does not remove the notification that a message was originally sent and then deleted.
FAQs & Answers
- What happens when you unsend a message on Messenger? When you unsend a message on Messenger, the recipient sees a notification indicating that a message has been removed, although they cannot view the content of the unsent message.
- Can someone tell if a message was unsent on Messenger? Yes, the recipient will see a placeholder indicating that a message was unsent, so they will know that something was there before.
- Does unsending a message delete all traces of it? No, unsending a message does not delete all traces. The recipient will still see that a message was sent and subsequently removed.
- Is there a time limit to unsend messages on Messenger? There is no specific time limit to unsend messages on Messenger, but users are encouraged to act quickly before the recipient interacts with the message.