Facebook Messenger Archive Vs Delete

Facebook Messenger offers two options when it comes to dealing with old messages: archive and delete. So, what's the difference between the two?

Archiving a message on Facebook Messenger hides the message from your inbox but doesn't delete it. This means that you can still view the message at a later date if you need to. However, it also means that the message will take up space on your device.

Deleting a message on Facebook Messenger permanently removes it from your inbox. This means that you won't be able to view the message again, but it also frees up space on your device.

So, which option should you choose? It depends on your needs. If you need to save the message for future reference, then archiving is the way to go. But if you want to get rid of the message permanently, then deleting is the best option.

How to archive and delete Facebook messages

Archive a message on Messenger

1. Launch Wavebox & open Messenger
2. Locate the message you want to archive in the left-sidebar
3. Click the 3 little dots and pick Archive chat

Locate your archived messages

Once you've archived a message it will live in the archive forever, or if someone messages you back, it will return to your chats. If you want to find your archived messages...

1. Launch Wavebox & open Messenger
2. Click on your profile icon in the top-left of Messenger
3. Pick Archived chats

Delete a message on Messenger

Once you've deleted a conversation on Messenger, it's gone forever, so be sure you want to do this before continuing

1. Launch Wavebox & open Messenger
2. Locate the message you want to archive in the left-sidebar
3. Click the 3 little dots and pick Delete chat

You can use multiple instances of Facebook Messenger in Wavebox, so if you manage social media accounts, marketing, or just have two accounts, Wavebox is a perfect solution to keep both open side-by-side