As our WhatsApp chats accumulate over time, it's not uncommon to find ourselves surrounded by a sea of messages from days, weeks, or even months ago. Fortunately, WhatsApp provides a feature that allows users to delete old messages for everyone involved in the conversation. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the steps to declutter your chats by deleting old WhatsApp messages for everyone.

Step 1: Open WhatsApp and Navigate to the Chat:

  • Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
  • Navigate to the chat containing the old messages you want to delete.

Step 2: Scroll and Select Multiple Messages:

  • Inside the chat, scroll up to find the older messages you wish to remove.
  • Tap and hold on the first message, then continue scrolling to select multiple messages.

Step 3: Choose the Delete Option:

  • Once you've selected the messages, a menu will appear at the top of the screen.
  • Click on the trash can or delete icon.

Step 4: Select "Delete for Everyone":

  • In the pop-up menu, choose the option "Delete for Everyone."
  • Confirm your decision when prompted.

Step 5: Confirm Deletion of Multiple Messages:

  • WhatsApp will ask for confirmation to delete multiple messages. Tap "Delete" to proceed.

Step 6: Notification for Deletion:

  • After successfully deleting the messages, both you and the recipients will see a notification in the chat indicating that messages have been deleted.

Things to Note:

  1. Time Limit: The same time limit applies to deleting old messages for everyone—within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds of sending.

  2. Internet Connection: Ensure both you and the recipients have an active internet connection for the message deletion to take effect.

  3. Select Wisely: Be mindful of the messages you choose to delete, as this action is irreversible.

Conclusion:

Clearing out old WhatsApp messages not only declutters your chat space but also ensures that only relevant and recent conversations occupy your chat history. By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your chats and maintain a more organized and streamlined communication experience on WhatsApp. Just remember to act within the time limit, confirm your selections, and enjoy a cleaner and more focused chat environment.