How do I permanently delete Messenger chat history?

To delete them using the mobile Messenger app:
  1. Open the Messenger app on your phone and scroll to find the conversation you want to delete.
  2. Swipe the conversation to the left and tap "Delete." ...
  3. In the pop-up at the bottom of the screen, confirm you want to delete the conversation by tapping "Delete."
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Can Messenger messages be deleted permanently?

To delete a conversation in Facebook Messenger using the app, hold down your finger on the conversation and then tap "Delete." Confirm you want to delete the conversation to delete it permanently.
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How do I permanently delete old Facebook messages on both sides?

Steps to Delete Facebook Messages From Both Sides
  1. On your phone, tap and hold the message you want to delete.
  2. Then select Remove.
  3. Tap the Unsend option when asked who you want to remove the message for.
  4. Confirm your choice when prompted to do so.
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Does deleting a Messenger chat delete both sides?

If you want to delete a specific message from your end only, tap on the Remove For You button! If you want to remove a message from both sides, tap on the Remove for Everyone button!
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Does blocking someone on Messenger delete messages?

Nope. Blocking someone will not delete the conversation thread from any side. In other words, the old conversations will remain in Messenger, and you will be able to read them until you manually delete the chat thread.
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Does permanently deleting Facebook delete messages?

If you choose to permanently delete your Facebook account:

Specific information, such as messages you've sent to friends, won't be fully deleted and will remain visible to them. You won't be able to use Messenger.
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How long does Facebook keep deleted messages?

Remember Facebook stores all your deleted data for up to 90 days. If you try recovering messages after this duration, the chances of restoring deleted messages are quite thin. For more help, you can always visit their Messenger Help Center.
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How long do messages stay on Messenger?

Facebook's message expiration feature can be enabled from a dedicated "Disappearing Messages" tab on a contact's page in the Messenger app, according to the screenshots. Messages for a conversation thread can then be set to expire after 1 minute, 15 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hours, or 24 hours.
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Are Facebook private messages really private?

NO. Unless you are using Secret Conversations (explained below), your messages on Facebook Messenger are not private. Messages that are sent through the Facebook Messenger app are NOT end-to-end encrypted. This means that any message you send on Messenger could be seen or intercepted in plain text.
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Can you tell if someone is checking your Messenger?

The blue circle with the check next to your message means that your message was sent. A filled-in blue circle next to your message means that your message was delivered. And, when a friend has read your message, a small version of your friend's photo will appear next to your message.
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Can messages on Messenger be traced?

Texts, Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media Communications are Traceable. Short answer, YES.
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Who can see my Messenger messages?

The messages are end-to-end encrypted, which means not even Facebook can access them.
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Can a blocked person still be able to see past conversations?

1 Answer. Show activity on this post. If you block someone on Facebook or Messenger, you both will not be able to see each others activities and also not be able to send messages. Old conversation will be still in inbox but name of that person will not be clickable.
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How do you manually delete the chat thread on Messenger?

To delete them using the mobile Messenger app:
  1. Open the Messenger app on your phone and scroll to find the conversation you want to delete.
  2. Swipe the conversation to the left and tap "Delete." ...
  3. In the pop-up at the bottom of the screen, confirm you want to delete the conversation by tapping "Delete."
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What is vanish mode on Messenger?

Messenger From Facebook offers an optional “Vanish Mode” that causes messages to automatically disappear from chats once they've been seen. When Vanish Mode is turned on for a chat, all “seen” messages will disappear when the user closes the chat. Users can turn on Vanish Mode for individual conversations separately.
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