The differences between unsending and deleting a message are as follows.
| Unsending a message | Deleting a message | |
|---|---|---|
| Result of action | The message will be removed from the chat for both you and the person or group you’re messaging. | The message will be removed from the chat for you only. |
| Time restriction | Only within 24 hours of the message being sent | At any time |
| Applicable content | All content Note: Content that was already deleted from a chat cannot be unsent. | All content |
| Notice to other users | A message saying “(Your name) unsent a message” will appear in the chat. | No one will be notified. |
| Restoring the message | Cannot be restored | Cannot be restored |
Unsending messagesTap and hold the message you want to unsend and then tap Unsend > Unsend.
Note: After you unsend a message, a notice will appear for everyone in the chat showing that you removed it.
You can unsend messages, stickers, photos, videos, voice messages, URLs, contact information, location information, and files.