How to delete a message sent to everyone in WhatsApp several days ago?

How to delete a message sent to everyone in WhatsApp several days ago - briefly?

To delete a message sent to everyone in WhatsApp several days ago, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. However, this option is only available within 1 hour 8 minutes and 16 seconds of sending the message. After this time frame, you will not be able to delete the message from all recipients' devices.

How to delete a message sent to everyone in WhatsApp several days ago - in detail?

Deleting a message sent to everyone in WhatsApp several days ago can be a challenging task, as the standard delete option only allows you to remove messages from your own device and not from recipients' devices. However, there are a few methods you can try to potentially remove or hide the message from all participants.

  1. Delete for Everyone (within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 30 seconds):

    WhatsApp provides a built-in feature called "Delete for Everyone," which allows you to delete messages for all participants within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 30 seconds of sending. To use this feature:

    • Open the chat where the message was sent.
    • Long press on the message you want to delete.
    • Tap the "Delete" icon at the top of the screen.
    • Select "Delete for Everyone."
  2. Revoke Message (using third-party apps):

    If the message is older than 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 30 seconds, you can try using a third-party app like WAMR or Revoke to delete the message. These apps claim to have the ability to revoke sent messages even after the standard time limit has passed. However, their effectiveness may vary, and it's essential to use them with caution, as they may not work for all messages or recipients.

  3. Delete Chat:

    If you want to remove all traces of the conversation from your device, you can delete the entire chat. To do this:

    • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to delete.
    • Tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen.
    • Select "More" > "Delete Chat."
    • Choose whether to also delete media from your phone or not.
  4. Block and Unblock Sender:

    Another method to hide messages is by blocking and then unblocking the sender. This action will remove the message from your chat, but it won't delete the message for other participants. To do this:

    • Open WhatsApp and go to the contact or group you want to block.
    • Tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen.
    • Select "More" > "Block."
    • Confirm that you want to block the contact.
    • After blocking, unblock the contact following the same steps.