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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:56:51 GMT

I am not a big user of Facebook - I don't want friends, I just look things up and also sell some things on Marketplace.

Can someone tell me, and yes I have tried to figure this out on my own....can CHATS be deleted in Messenger? They are messages that I had with people that asked questions about things they are interested in purchasing.

I am one of those people that likes things neat and tidy and it makes me nuts to see all the old messages.

Thanks for any advice.

Re: Facebook question

spumoni99 — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:14:57 GMT

This is what google says: @Mom2Dogs

Here's how to delete a chat in Messenger:

Open the Messenger app: Locate the conversation you want to delete in your chat list.
Long press the conversation: Tap and hold on the conversation you want to delete.
Select "Delete": A menu will appear; tap "Delete".
Confirm deletion: Tap "Delete" again to confirm.

To delete multiple chats:

Delete a chat: Follow the steps above to delete one chat.
Tap "Delete more": After deleting a chat, a notice will appear; tap "Delete more".
Select chats: Select all the chats you want to delete.
Delete and confirm: Tap "Delete" and then "Delete" again to confirm.

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Re: Facebook question

Goodie2shoes — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:16:09 GMT

Good question ! I will be checking back for the answer as well ! I read your request and started checking my messenger page but couldn't find the answer.

Re: Facebook question

Etoile308 — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:20:05 GMT

@Mom2Dogs, if you are using it to sell some items, why would you not want to be able to communicate with potential buyers?

Re: Facebook question

Goodie2shoes — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:20:31 GMT

@spumoni99 Thanks !!! I typed my response to the question, saved my post, then saw your response. I went to messenger pressed on the message I wanted to delete and it worked as instructed. I have many messages to delete ! Big thanks for the question and the answer !!

Re: Facebook question

spumoni99 — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:21:37 GMT

@Goodie2shoes I always google these types of questions, not sure why that isn't the first thing people try???

Re: Facebook question

Marp — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:29:55 GMT

@spumoni99 wrote:
@Goodie2shoes I always google these types of questions, not sure why that isn't the first thing people try???

Maybe to avoid thousands of returns that may or not be accurate or may be outdated compared to getting information like this "from the horse's mouth" or from posters that are more sophisticated researchers?

Re: Facebook question

spumoni99 — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:33:32 GMT

@Marp wrote:
@spumoni99 wrote:
@Goodie2shoes I always google these types of questions, not sure why that isn't the first thing people try???
Maybe to avoid thousands of returns that may or not be accurate or may be outdated compared to getting information like this "from the horse's mouth" or from posters that are more sophisticated researchers?

@MarpMy browser always shows the best option in a paragraph at the top? It has usually always been correct for me.

Re: Facebook question

spumoni99 — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:34:25 GMT

@Etoile308 wrote:
@Mom2Dogs, if you are using it to sell some items, why would you not want to be able to communicate with potential buyers?

@Etoile308She wants to delete old messages.

Re: Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:36:37 GMT

@Etoile308 They are old chats/messages. The item has been sold.

Re: Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:37:36 GMT

@spumoni99 If you read my post, I did try....and what I read was similar to what was posted, but did not work for me.

Re: Facebook question

spumoni99 — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:44:24 GMT

@Mom2DogsSorry I was just trying to help, didn't see that you had googled for an answer. Others say it works.

Re: Facebook question

geezerette — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:15:35 GMT

I use the Messenger app and on the left where it lists the chats/conversations I can just slide the chat to the left and it's gone. Like deleting a text or email in their respective apps.

Re: Facebook question

spumoni99 — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:30:39 GMT

On my phone I just put my finger on the chat for a few seconds and an option comes up to delete it.

Re: Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:16:28 GMT

The instructions did not work for me...everytime I long hold a chat...the archive messages pop up....which I cannot get rid of either!

I tried to update my app and could not do that either...

Electronics is not my 'thing'...maybe I can find a friend who know more than I do and have them delete them for me...but I really do like to try and learn.

Re: Facebook question

gidgetgh — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:24:50 GMT

In messanger, I just click on the chat I want to delete and then swipe left and it gives me the option to delete it.

Re: Facebook question

Goodie2shoes — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:35:10 GMT

@spumoni99 wrote: I always google these types of questions, not sure why that isn't the first thing people try???

It just wasn't at the top of my to do list. I ck my FB page from my cell phone mainly to look at posts from Family and friends and when I get a messenger post I read it, answer if it's family or important and move on. I just never thought about deleting msgs that much until I read this post and said to myself, Self ! you also need to delete messages !

Thanks again and I will remember to delete now

Re: Facebook question

Ainhisg — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:39:45 GMT

Are you using the messenger app or messenger on the FB website? How you delete or archive (different things) is done differently on each. I sold a ton of Temp-tations and Pioneer Woman this last week, and my message list is empty except for a pending sale.

Re: Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:38:31 GMT

@Ainhisg I tried both. I wish I was not so ignorant in these type of issues

Re: Facebook question

Ainhisg — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:47:30 GMT

@Mom2Dogs I sell a lot on FB Marketplace and find the FB website to be much easier to manage my sales. Here are some screen shots of what to do. Make sure you're on your home page. If not, click on the blue house at the top I've circled in red. Then click Messenger.

From there, click on Marketplace.

Then hover over whatever chat you want to delect or archive, and click on the three dots that show up. A menu will pop up that will give you the option to delete or archive. HTH!