Do Recipients Get Notified When You Delete Messages on Messaging Apps?

Learn whether deleting messages on apps like iMessage or SMS notifies the other recipient or just removes the message from your device.

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No, the other person does not get notified when you delete a message on messaging apps like iMessage or standard SMS. However, deleting a message only removes it from your device, not the recipient's. Always be cautious about what you send.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens to messages when I delete them? Deleting a message removes it from your device but does not affect the recipient's copy.
  2. Does iMessage notify the sender when a message is deleted? No, iMessage does not notify the sender if you delete the message from your device.
  3. Can I recover a deleted message? Once deleted, a message cannot be recovered unless backed up through a data backup service.
  4. Are deleted messages still visible on the recipient's device? Yes, deleted messages are still visible on the recipient’s device unless they delete the message as well.