What Happens When You Delete a Message on Messenger? Complete Guide

Learn what happens when you delete a message on Messenger and how to remove messages for everyone within the time limit.

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When you delete a message on Messenger, it's removed only from your own device, and remains visible to other recipients in the conversation. To remove the message for everyone, you need to select the 'Remove for Everyone' option which is only available for a limited time after sending. After this period, you can only remove the message from your side, not for other participants.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I delete a message for everyone on Messenger after the time limit? No, once the time limit to 'Remove for Everyone' has passed, you can only delete the message from your own device; others will still see it.
  2. How long do I have to remove a message for everyone on Messenger? Messenger allows you to remove messages for everyone only within a limited time period after sending, usually up to 10 minutes.
  3. Does deleting a message on Messenger notify the other recipient? When you remove a message for everyone, the message is deleted for all participants, but it may show a notification that a message was removed.

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