You can delete Marketplace messages one at a time or clear entire conversations

Facebook Marketplace messages delete the same way as regular Facebook messages. You can remove individual messages from a conversation, delete an entire chat thread, or clear your message history. The message disappears from your inbox, but the other person still sees it on their end unless they delete it themselves.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using the Facebook app, the website, or Messenger. All three routes work, but the app is usually fastest if you're on your phone.

Key Takeaways

  • Individual messages delete from your view only; the other person's copy stays unless they delete it too.
  • You can delete a single message by long-pressing it (phone) or right-clicking it (computer), then selecting delete.
  • To remove an entire conversation, find it in your message list, long-press or right-click the thread, and choose delete.
  • Deleted messages cannot be recovered, so make sure you don't need them before you remove them.
  • Facebook does not notify the other person when you delete a message or conversation.

Delete a single message on the Facebook app

Open Facebook and go to your Marketplace messages. Find the conversation containing the message you want to remove. Long-press (hold your finger on) the specific message until a menu appears.

Tap Remove or Delete — the exact wording depends on your phone's operating system and Facebook version. The message vanishes from your inbox immediately. The other person's copy remains visible to them.

Delete a single message on Facebook.com

Log into Facebook on your computer and open Messenger or go to your Marketplace messages. Hover your mouse over the message you want to delete. A row of icons appears to the right of the message.

Click the three dots or the trash icon (depending on your version of Facebook). Select Remove from the dropdown menu. The message is gone from your view.

Delete an entire Marketplace conversation

On the app: Open your Marketplace messages list. Long-press the conversation thread you want to remove. A menu appears with options including Delete Chat or Delete Conversation. Tap it. The entire thread disappears from your inbox.

On the website: Go to your Messenger or Marketplace messages. Find the conversation. Right-click it (or click the three dots next to it). Select Delete from the menu. The conversation is removed from your message list.

What happens when you delete a Marketplace message

When you delete a message, it removes only from your inbox. The other person still sees the message in their conversation with you. They have the option to delete it from their end, but you cannot delete it for them.

Facebook does not send a notification to the other person saying you deleted a message. They will not know unless they notice the message is missing when they look back at your conversation.

Deleted messages cannot be recovered. If you delete a message by accident, you cannot undo it. You would need to ask the other person to send you the information again.

Clearing your entire Marketplace message history

If you want to remove all your Marketplace conversations at once, you must delete them one by one. Facebook does not have a "clear all" button for Marketplace messages specifically. However, you can delete conversations faster by doing them in batches.

On the app, open your Marketplace messages and long-press multiple conversations in a row. Some versions of Facebook let you select several at once and delete them together. Check your version to see if this option appears.

Why you might want to delete Marketplace messages

People delete Marketplace messages for different reasons. You might remove a conversation after a sale is complete and you no longer need the details. You might delete messages containing personal information like your address or phone number. Or you might simply want to clean up your inbox.

Keep in mind that deleting a message does not remove your transaction history from Marketplace itself. If you bought or sold something, that record stays in your Marketplace activity. Deleting the message just removes it from your message thread.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the other person see that I deleted a message?

No. Facebook does not notify the other person or show them that you deleted a message. The message simply disappears from your inbox. They will only know if they happen to look back at your conversation and notice a message is missing.

If I delete a conversation, can I get it back?

No. Deleted conversations cannot be recovered. If you need the information from that conversation, you would have to ask the other person to resend it or look for it in your email if they sent you a receipt or confirmation.

Does deleting a Marketplace message affect my seller or buyer rating?

No. Deleting messages does not change your rating or transaction history on Marketplace. Your ratings are based on the actual sale or purchase, not on whether you keep the messages afterward.

What if I accidentally deleted an important message?

You cannot recover it yourself. Contact the other person and ask them to resend the information. They still have the message on their end, so they can copy and send it to you again through Messenger or email.

Can I delete messages from a conversation without deleting the whole thread?

Yes. You can delete individual messages and keep the conversation open. This is useful if you want to remove sensitive information but still have the rest of the conversation for reference.