How to Unsend Facebook Messages in a Web Browser
From Facebook on the web, go to the message you want to rescind, and then follow these steps:
How to Unsend Messages in the Facebook Messenger App
Whether you have an Android or an iPhone, the process for unsending a message sent from the app is the same. Follow these steps:
Why Would You Want to Unsend Facebook Messages?
Let’s say you just sent a message you instantly regretted, or you accidentally sent a personal message to the wrong person. Until 2018, Facebook messages could not be unsent or removed from the recipient’s inbox. Now, you can take back your words, GIFs, emojis, or anything else you sent to an individual or group of people.
Can People Still See Unsent Facebook Messages?
Unsending a message deletes it from the conversation, so it might disappear before the recipient actually sees it. However, it’s very possible they’ve already viewed the message, especially if it was sent some time previously. The recipient will see that you’ve unsent a message. As part of its mission to prevent cyberbullying, Facebook administrators can see unsent messages for 14 after they’re unsent in case a message is reported for policy violations. To report the conversation, tap the person’s name, scroll down, and tap Report.
