How Long Does It Take to Delete a Message on Facebook Messenger?

Learn how quickly you can delete messages on Facebook Messenger and the time limits for removing messages for everyone in a chat.

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Deleting a message on Messenger can vary depending on the device and the version of the app you are using. However, for most users, after you select the message you wish to delete and choose the 'Delete' option, the message is instantly removed from your view. In a group chat, removing a message for everyone must be done within 10 minutes of sending the message. After this time, you can only remove the message from your view, not for all participants.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I delete a message for everyone on Messenger after 10 minutes? No, you must delete the message within 10 minutes of sending it to remove it for everyone in the chat. After that, you can only delete it from your own view.
  2. How quickly are messages deleted on Messenger after choosing 'Delete'? Messages are typically removed instantly from your chat view once you select the 'Delete' option.
  3. Does deleting a message remove it from the other person's Messenger app? If you delete the message for everyone within the 10-minute window, it will be removed from all participants' views. Otherwise, it only deletes the message from your own view.

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