How to Remove Recent Contacts in Messenger
Facebook Messenger is a popular messaging app that allows users to stay connected with friends and family. One of the features of Messenger is the ability to view recent contacts, which can be useful for quickly finding someone to chat with. However, if you find that the recent contacts list is cluttered or contains contacts you no longer wish to communicate with, you may want to remove them. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to remove recent contacts in Messenger for both iOS and Android devices.
For iOS Users:
1. Open the Facebook Messenger app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on the “Messages” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll down to the “Recent” section and find the contact you want to remove from the list.
4. Tap and hold the contact’s name until a menu appears.
5. Select “Remove from Recent” from the menu options.
6. Confirm your choice by tapping “Remove” when prompted.
For Android Users:
1. Launch the Facebook Messenger app on your Android device.
2. Tap on the “Messages” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll down to the “Recent” section and find the contact you want to remove from the list.
4. Tap and hold the contact’s name until a menu appears.
5. Select “Remove from Recent” from the menu options.
6. Confirm your choice by tapping “Remove” when prompted.
It’s important to note that removing a contact from the recent contacts list does not delete the conversation or block the contact. If you want to delete a conversation, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Open the conversation with the contact you want to delete.
2. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Select “Delete” from the menu options.
4. Confirm your choice by tapping “Delete” when prompted.
By following these simple steps, you can easily manage your recent contacts in Facebook Messenger and keep your app organized. Remember that you can always add contacts back to the recent list if you change your mind.
