How to Delete WhatsApp Messages Already Sent

Deleting WhatsApp messages that you’ve already sent is possible using the “Delete for Everyone” feature. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you understand how to do it:

Important Note: WhatsApp’s “Delete for Everyone” feature has a time limit. You can only delete messages within a certain timeframe after sending them. On Android, you have approximately 7 minutes and 2 seconds, while on iOS, you have approximately 68 minutes to delete a message for everyone.

Steps to Delete WhatsApp Messages Already Sent (Delete for Everyone):

For Android:

1. Open the WhatsApp chat where you sent the message you want to delete.
2. Find the message you want to delete. Tap and hold the message bubble until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
3. In the menu, tap on the “Delete” icon (it looks like a trash can).
4. WhatsApp will then show you three options:
   • Delete for Me: This option will only delete the message from your chat, leaving it visible to the recipient.
   • Cancel: This option will cancel the deletion process.
   • Delete for Everyone: This is the option you want to choose to delete the message from both your chat and the recipient’s chat.
5. Tap “Delete for Everyone.”
6. WhatsApp will confirm that the message has been deleted. The recipient will see “This message was deleted” in the chat.

For iOS (iPhone):

1. Open the WhatsApp chat where you sent the message you want to delete.
2. Find the message you want to delete. Swipe left on the message, and you’ll see the “Delete” option.
3. Tap “Delete.”
4. WhatsApp will present you with three options:
   • Delete for Me: This option will only delete the message from your chat, leaving it visible to the recipient.
   • Cancel: This option will cancel the deletion process.
   • Delete for Everyone: This is the option you want to choose to delete the message from both your chat and the recipient’s chat.
5. Tap “Delete for Everyone.”
6. WhatsApp will confirm that the message has been deleted. The recipient will see “This message was deleted” in the chat.

That’s it! The message you wanted to delete will be removed from both your chat and the recipient’s chat if it’s within the allowed time frame. Remember to act quickly because once the time limit has passed, you won’t be able to delete the message for everyone.