Google Messages App can launch the “Delete for everyone” option allowing users to remove sent messages, similar like WhatsApp.
When message is deleted, recipient will receive a notification.
Allow users to delete sent messages
Yes, that’s correct! Currently, in Google Messages, when you delete a message, it only disappears from your chat, but the recipient can still see it. With the upcoming “Delete for everyone” feature, users will be able to remove sent messages from all participants’ conversations, similar to how WhatsApp and Telegram handle message deletion.
However, just like those platforms, the recipient may still see a notice indicating that a message was deleted. This update will give users more control over their conversations and help prevent unintended or mistaken messages from lingering in chats. The rollout timeline hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it’s expected to arrive soon.
While the “Delete for everyone” feature is in development, Google hasn’t officially announced a release date yet. Users will need to stay tuned for further updates in the coming months. Given that similar features are already standard in other messaging apps, it’s likely Google will prioritize rolling it out soon. Until then, users will have to rely on the existing delete option, which only removes messages from their own chat.
