# Messaging Deleting Features Facebook's Remove Message Feature Saves Users from Embarrassment By Justin Lam | Published 2018-11-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remove-message-feature References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/facebook-rolling-out-messenger-unsend-feature-and-heres-how-to-use-it/) & [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/14/how-facebook-messenger-remove-works/) [Embarrassing messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat) can often lead to catastrophic results, but [Facebook's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-splitting-features) new remove message feature for Messengers aims to end these shameful experiences. While Facebook Messenger previously allowed users to delete messages from their own phone, this new remove message feature gives senders the ability to remove the message from both parties, though they will only have 10 minutes to do so. Recipients will still have the ability to read the message within those 10 minutes, but once the message is deleted it will be gone for good and recipients will be left with a message notifying a message has been removed. The remove messages feature will be launched in Poland, Bolivia, Colombia, and Lithuania first, with a global release coming out "as soon as possible." Image Credit: Facebook ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Messaging Deletion:** The ability to delete messages from both parties presents disruptive innovation opportunities for messaging platforms to enhance user privacy and prevent embarrassment. - **Enhanced Privacy:** The introduction of the remove message feature highlights the trend of messaging platforms prioritizing user privacy and control over their own communications. - **Global Rollout:** The global release of the remove message feature signifies a growing trend of messaging platforms catering to a more global and diverse user base. ### Where This Applies - **Messaging Platforms:** Messaging platforms can leverage the remove message feature to gain a competitive edge by addressing user privacy concerns and enhancing the user experience. - **Social Media Networks:** Social media networks can adopt the remove message feature to attract more users by providing a secure and customizable messaging experience. - **Personal Communication Apps:** Personal communication apps can incorporate the remove message feature to empower users with greater control over their conversations, ultimately improving user satisfaction and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disappearing Chat Platform Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-in-chat.md) - [Disappearing Chat Messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnight-disappearing-chats.md) - [Privacy-Focused Messenger Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chat-lock.md) - [Silent Messaging Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-message.md) - [Telegram-Style Video Messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-messaging.md) - [Integrated Bill Splitting Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-splitting-features.md) - [Mobile Messenger Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-messages.md) - [Parental Social App Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-4.md) - [Video-Style Chat App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-video-messages.md)