How to delete Messenger Messages
A practical guide to delete Messenger Messages. Always use the official website or app and never share verification codes.
These steps are editorial drafts. The live interface and annotated screenshots must be checked before publishing.
Remove a Messenger message or conversation using the available options.
Open official Facebook help / recovery page ↗
Mobile step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open Messenger and select the conversation.
Step 2
Press and hold the message you want to remove.
Step 3
Choose Remove, Unsend or Delete, depending on the options shown.
Step 4
Select whether to remove it for yourself or for everyone, if that choice is available.
Step 5
Confirm the action and review the conversation.
Desktop step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open Messenger in your browser or the Messenger desktop interface.
Step 2
Open the conversation and point to the message.
Step 3
Open the message’s More or three-dot menu.
Step 4
Choose Remove, Unsend or Delete and review the available scope.
Step 5
Confirm and check the conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work the same on every device?
No. Facebook and Messenger can show different menu names depending on device and app version.
What if I cannot find the option?
Check the relevant settings or menu and consult the official Facebook Help Center for the latest guidance.
Reference: Facebook official help ↗
Troubleshooting
If a recovery option is unavailable, check the official help center for alternative supported methods. Avoid third-party recovery services.
Frequently asked questions
Is this procedure the same on mobile and desktop?
Not necessarily. The interface may differ; separate instructions will be supplied where needed.
What if the steps do not match my screen?
Check the official help center for the latest interface and options.