What Happens When You Delete a Conversation on Facebook Messenger?

Learn what deleting a conversation on Messenger really does and how to fully remove chats from all participants.

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Deleting a conversation on Messenger removes it from your chat list but it remains visible to other participants. If you want a full delete, encourage others to remove their copies as well. To delete, swipe left on the chat and tap delete.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Does deleting a conversation on Messenger delete it for everyone? No, deleting a conversation on Messenger only removes it from your chat list, but other participants can still see the conversation.
  2. How can I completely delete a Messenger chat for all participants? To fully delete a Messenger chat, all participants need to delete their copies individually, as deleting from one side doesn't remove the conversation for others.
  3. How do I delete a conversation on Messenger? To delete a conversation on Messenger, swipe left on the chat in your chat list and tap the delete option.

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