# Text-Unsending Chat Features WhatsApp is Experimenting With a Feature to Undo a Text Message By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-09-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undo-a-text References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/395632/WhatsApp-Is-Testing-An-Unsend-Feature-To-Help-You-Save-Your-Relationships/) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/WABetaInfo/status/907406754488700928) If you have ever wished you could undo a text and not have to face the harsh and startling moment when you've typed something to the wrong person and immediately wanted to be able to take your words back, you will be happy to hear about a new feature [WhatsApp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-in-chat) is testing. The 'Delete for Everyone' feature would allow users to unsend texts they have already sent, erasing any embarrassment resulting from imprudent confessions, drunk messaging or heat of the moment comments. According to Design Taxi and WABetaInfo, the [popular messenger app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inapp-controls) is experimenting with the feature to undo a text and so far the trial has proved successful for both iOS and Android devices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Text-unsending Feature:** A trend in messaging apps where users can undo and delete sent text messages. - **Instant Message Privacy:** A trend in messaging platforms focusing on enhancing user privacy and control over their messages and content. - **Real-time Message Editing:** A trend in chat features that allows users to edit or modify sent messages in real-time. ### Who This Affects Most - **Messaging Apps:** The messaging app industry can benefit from integrating text-unsending features to improve user experience and reduce regretful messages. - **Mobile Technology:** Mobile technology companies have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions for text unsend features to be incorporated into various messaging apps and devices. - **Data Privacy and Security:** The data privacy and security industry can explore new solutions for secure and encrypted text-unsending features to protect user information and messages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disappearing Chat Platform Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-in-chat.md) - [Telegram-Style Video Messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-messaging.md) - [Privacy-Focused Messenger Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chat-lock.md) - [Video-Style Chat App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-video-messages.md) - [Feature-Enabled Messenger Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featureenabled-messenger.md) - [Messaging App Color Customizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapps-color.md) - [Social Group Voice-Chat Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-voice-chats.md) - [Social Voice Chat Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-5.md) - [Social Sticker-Making Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-7.md)