Yes! Instagram includes a feature of deleting messages shared from both ends via the “Unsend” feature. However, you can’t delete the conversation of both sides entirely—but just your part of the conversation. To erase messages in a permanent way, follow these:
- How to Erase Both Sides of an Instagram Message (iPhone & Android)
- No matter if you have an iPhone or an Android, it is the same steps:
- Open your phone’s Instagram app.
- Tap the Direct Messages (DM) icon (paper airplane) in the top right of the screen.
- Locate the chat with the message that you want to delete.
- Tap the conversation and tap the message that you want to delete.
- Tap and hold the message for approximately 3 seconds.
- An Unsend Message, Copy Text, and Like pop-up menu will show up.
- Tap on “Unsend Message” to delete it for both of you.
Will the Other Person Know?
- If the other person is offline, they won’t see the message.
- If they are online, they may see a notification before it gets deleted.
Can You Delete an Entire Instagram Chat for Both Parties?
No, unfortunately. It will only take the chat from your own list. The other person will also still be able to view it unless they do the same from their side too.
How to Delete a Conversation from Your List
Open Instagram and go to your DM list.
Swipe the conversation to the left (using an iPhone) or long click (on Android).
Tap on “Delete.”
Tip: This takes the chat out of your inbox but not theirs.
Does Blocking Someone Delete Instagram Chats?
You are not taking away your messages from their message inbox by blocking them. They will still see previous chats even if you block them.
What Does Blocking Someone Do?
They won’t be able to find your account anymore or message you. Your conversation will disappear from your message inbox but not theirs. If you need an app that both parties are able to unsend the conversation completely, then you may have to resort to using Telegram.
Last Thoughts
We have illustrated how to unsend both parties’ conversations on Instagram in this tutorial and informed you that there is no method of unsending both parties’ conversations completely. You can delete your messages entirely by using the Unsend feature, which is the only method of doing it. You can post your questions or further instructions if required in the comments area below!
