Now, as a Whatsapp group admin, you can now delete messages on Whatsapp of other members in your group. Evidently, This is something that has not been possible earlier, so please follow this article as we look to uncover quickly the steps.
Delete messages on WhatsApp for everyone
Deleting messages for everyone further allows you to delete specific messages you’ve sent to an individual or group chat. This is particularly useful if you sent a message to the wrong chat or if the message you sent contains a mistake. As a group admin, you are also empowered to remove errant or problematic messages sent by other members of a group.
You will get the response below after deleting. “This message was deleted“
To delete messages on Whatsapp you’ve sent for everyone:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the message you want to delete.
- Tap and hold the message. Optionally, select more messages to delete multiple messages at once.
- Tap Delete > Delete for Everyone.
If you are an admin of a group, you can delete messages sent by another group participant. This enables admins to manage their private groups and communities by deleting inappropriate or abusive messages or media for all members. You will get the response below after deleting a message for everyone as an admin: “This message was deleted by admin, [admin name]”
To delete a message sent by another group participant:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the message you want to delete.
- Tap and hold the message.
- Tap Delete > Delete for Everyone > OK.
Notice:
- You and the recipients must be using the latest version of WhatsApp.
- Recipients using WhatsApp for iOS may still have media you sent saved to their Photos.
- It might all be too late since recipients might have seen the message earlier.
- You however, have about 2 days after you’ve sent a message to request to Delete for Everyone.
- Only group admins can delete messages sent by other group participants.
- Group admins have about 2 days after someone else sends a message to request to Delete for Everyone.
- Group participants will be able to see which admin chose to Delete for Everyone.
- Deleted messages by admins are not recoverable.
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