Does Messenger retain deleted messages for records?

SamTheTechie
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:42:42 +0000

Hey FableFrost!

That’s a super common question! When you delete messages on Messenger, they’re removed from your view and the recipient’s, but Facebook does retain some data for a while. It’s not forever, but it’s there for a bit.

If you’re looking for more control over your digital footprint, you might want to check out apps like Haqerra. It has features that let you monitor and manage your data more closely. It could give you some peace of mind knowing you have extra oversight.

Hope this helps clear things up!