{"id":2417,"date":"2023-07-12T17:09:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T17:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/?p=2417"},"modified":"2023-11-15T13:18:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T13:18:35","slug":"deactivate-facebook-messenger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deactivate Facebook Messenger: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many people have decided to disable their Messenger accounts in order to reduce their digital footprint or take a pause from the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deactivating Facebook Messenger offers a break from constant connectivity and can help create a healthier digital balance in your life. By temporarily disabling Messenger, you can reclaim your time and attention, allowing yourself to focus on other aspects of your life without the constant distractions of messages and notifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deactivating Messenger can also provide a sense of privacy and control over your personal information. It prevents others from reaching out to you through the platform and accessing your Messenger history. This can be particularly beneficial if you want to maintain a level of distance or limit interactions with certain individuals or groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the top-notch\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/facebook\/\">Facebook business strategy<\/a>\u00a0that can skyrocket your business success!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2417_444563-00 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image2417_444563-00 img.kb-img, .kb-image2417_444563-00 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:23px;border-top-right-radius:23px;border-bottom-right-radius:23px;border-bottom-left-radius:23px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);filter:drop-shadow(0px 0px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2417_444563-00\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Deactivate-Facebook-Messenger.png\" alt=\"Deactivate Facebook Messenger\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2419\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Deactivate-Facebook-Messenger.png 1024w, https:\/\/wallblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Deactivate-Facebook-Messenger-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/wallblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Deactivate-Facebook-Messenger-768x525.png 768w, https:\/\/wallblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Deactivate-Facebook-Messenger-650x444.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:rgba(49,130,206,0.09);border-top:1px solid #0693e3;border-right:1px solid #0693e3;border-bottom:1px solid #0693e3;border-left:1px solid #0693e3;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:rgba(49,130,206,0.09);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid #0693e3;border-right:1px solid #0693e3;border-bottom:1px solid #0693e3;border-left:1px solid #0693e3;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2417_025022-a9 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid #0693e3;border-right:1px solid #0693e3;border-bottom:1px solid #0693e3;border-left:1px solid #0693e3;}}<\/style>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_a5ae68-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_a5ae68-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_a5ae68-0c\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_a5ae68-0c mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_a5ae68-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_a5ae68-0c\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2417_a5ae68-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_a5ae68-0c\"><strong>Deactivating Facebook Messenger<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, deactivating Facebook Messenger directly is not an option. The only option for deactivation is by deactivating your entire Facebook account. It is possible to conceal your presence on Messenger and remove the application from your mobile device if you would like to avoid utilizing it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/switch-facebook-accounts\/\">How to switch Facebook account<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_ca6147-dc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_ca6147-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_ca6147-dc\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_ca6147-dc mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_ca6147-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_ca6147-dc\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2417_ca6147-dc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_ca6147-dc\"><strong>Hiding Your Online Status on Messenger<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent others from knowing when you are online or active in the Facebook Messenger app, follow these steps to change settings that will make sure no one knows when you&#8217;re using it. This allows you to use Messenger without receiving unwanted messages due to appearing as &#8220;online.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/delete-facebook-activity\/\">How to delete Facebook activity log<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Turning off Active Status in-app settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_45a9b6-6f:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_45a9b6-6f ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_45a9b6-6f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_45a9b6-6f .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f3b509;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_45a9b6-6f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_45a9b6-6f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_45a9b6-6f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:#000000;color:#000000;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_45a9b6-6f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_45a9b6-6f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_45a9b6-6f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_45a9b6-6f kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_48caed-c9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Open the Facebook Messenger app.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_8eee8f-c1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Tap on your profile image located in the upper left corner of the screen.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_0afd9d-be\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Select &#8216;Active Status&#8217; under Privacy.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_82b2b9-2e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Toggle off &#8216;Show when you&#8217;re active.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>Turning off Active Status just hides users&#8217; ability to see if someone has read their message or not (the so-called &#8220;seen receipts&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Muting notifications for specific conversations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Messenger app, open the conversation you want to mute.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6b0d79-6c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6b0d79-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6b0d79-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6b0d79-6c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f3b509;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6b0d79-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6b0d79-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6b0d79-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:#000000;color:#000000;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6b0d79-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6b0d79-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6b0d79-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6b0d79-6c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_0fd125-31\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Tap the name of the person or group at the top to access &#8216;Mute notifications.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_a4e17a-2f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Select &#8216;Mute notifications.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_fc4f88-a3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Choose how long you&#8217;d like to mute notifications for either a set period (e.g., one hour) or indefinitely (&#8216;Until I turn it back on&#8217;).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Muting conversations can help maintain privacy and reduce distractions while still allowing access to important messages when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_d1fe0d-33, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_d1fe0d-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_d1fe0d-33\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_d1fe0d-33 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_d1fe0d-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_d1fe0d-33\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2417_d1fe0d-33 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_d1fe0d-33\"><strong>Deleting the App From Mobile Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that this doesn&#8217;t affect message history; all messages remain accessible through web-based versions of Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/delete-facebook-messages\/\">How to delete Facebook messages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Uninstalling process for Android devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to your device&#8217;s home screen and locate the Messenger app icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold down on the icon until options appear, then select &#8216;Uninstall&#8217; or drag it into an uninstall option (depending on your device).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Removing process for iOS devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to your iPhone&#8217;s home screen and find the Messenger app icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently press down on it until all icons start wiggling with an &#8220;X&#8221; symbol appearing in their corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on &#8220;X&#8221; above the messenger icon followed by tapping &#8216;Delete&#8217; when prompted about removing data associated with the application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure proper closure without extra spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_8df63c-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_8df63c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_8df63c-68\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_8df63c-68 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_8df63c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_8df63c-68\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2417_8df63c-68 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_8df63c-68\"><strong>Hiding Your Online Status on Messenger<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When using Facebook Messenger, it&#8217;s essential to maintain your privacy and avoid unwanted messages from people who see that you&#8217;re online. To hide your presence on Messenger, you can adjust the app&#8217;s settings to prevent others from knowing when you are online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Turning Off Active Status in App Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To disable the feature that shows when you are online or active on Facebook Messenger, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_7b0550-d4:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_7b0550-d4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_7b0550-d4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_7b0550-d4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f3b509;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_7b0550-d4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_7b0550-d4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_7b0550-d4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:#000000;color:#000000;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_7b0550-d4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_7b0550-d4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_7b0550-d4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_7b0550-d4 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_22d2ea-50\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Open the Messenger app on your mobile device.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_323329-a0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Tap the profile pic in the top-left corner of the Messenger app on your phone.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_fdaff5-fa\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Select &#8220;Active Status&#8221; from the list of options.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_690de4-bb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Toggle off &#8220;Show when you&#8217;re active.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_496cb6-b9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">If prompted, tap &#8220;Turn Off&#8221; to confirm deactivating your active status.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Disabling this setting will also prevent you from seeing other users&#8217; online statuses. However, if needed, turning it back on is as easy as following these same steps and toggling &#8216;Show when you&#8217;re active&#8217; back on again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/disable-facebook-comments\/\">Disable Facebook comments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Muting Notifications for Specific Conversations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to hiding your online status globally across all chats in Facebook Messenger, there might be instances where muting notifications for certain conversations would be helpful too. This way, even if someone sees that you are available (due to not having turned off Active Status), they won&#8217;t disturb you with constant message alerts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_f99a50-43:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_f99a50-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_f99a50-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_f99a50-43 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f3b509;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_f99a50-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_f99a50-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_f99a50-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:#000000;color:#000000;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_f99a50-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_f99a50-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_f99a50-43 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_f99a50-43 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_6d0871-c4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">In the Facebook Messenger app, tap a conversation you&#8217;d like to mute.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_036dbc-f8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Tap the conversation&#8217;s name or profile picture at the top of the screen to open its settings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_88e2bb-5a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Select &#8220;Mute&#8221; from the available options, and choose a duration for which notifications should be muted (e.g., 15 minutes, an hour, until I turn it back on).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/hide-facebook-reels\/\">How to hide Facebook reels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_9f0216-12, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_9f0216-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_9f0216-12\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_9f0216-12 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_9f0216-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_9f0216-12\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2417_9f0216-12 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_9f0216-12\"><strong>Deactivating Facebook Messenger<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that deactivating your account will also deactivate your Facebook account, and you won&#8217;t be able to use Messenger until you reactivate your Facebook account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deactivating Process for Mobile Devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6cef5f-5a:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6cef5f-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6cef5f-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6cef5f-5a .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f3b509;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6cef5f-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6cef5f-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6cef5f-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:#000000;color:#000000;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6cef5f-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6cef5f-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6cef5f-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_6cef5f-5a kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_aec33c-0d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Open the Facebook Messenger app on your mobile device.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_ab71e9-8b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_3b46b0-0e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Scroll down and select &#8220;Legal and Policies.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_8204bf-d4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Select &#8220;Deactivate Messenger.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_1b4c0c-3f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Enter your Facebook password and tap &#8220;Continue.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_8fdcd0-d4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Tap &#8220;Deactivate&#8221; to confirm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Deactivating your account will log you out of Messenger on all devices, and your profile will not be visible to others. However, your name may still appear in your friends&#8217; contact lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reactivate Facebook Messenger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to reactivate your Facebook account, your Messenger account will also be reactivated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reactivate your account:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_5f814b-9a:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_5f814b-9a ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_5f814b-9a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_5f814b-9a .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f3b509;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_5f814b-9a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_5f814b-9a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_5f814b-9a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:#000000;color:#000000;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_5f814b-9a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_5f814b-9a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_5f814b-9a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_5f814b-9a kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_743173-5f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Log in to Facebook using your email and password.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_409f0a-e9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Open the Messenger app.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_d8f662-28\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Enter your phone number and tap &#8220;Continue.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_a85864-fc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Enter the confirmation code sent to your phone and tap &#8220;Continue.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_4eccaf-b0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Tap &#8220;Continue as [Your Name]&#8221; to log in.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve logged back in, your Messenger account will be active again.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_a4d5aa-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_a4d5aa-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_a4d5aa-1a\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_a4d5aa-1a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_a4d5aa-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_a4d5aa-1a\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2417_a4d5aa-1a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_a4d5aa-1a\"><strong>How to Access Messages Without Using the Facebook Messenger App<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you have deleted the Facebook Messenger app from your mobile device, you can still access your messages through alternative methods such as web browsers or third-party apps designed for messaging purposes while maintaining privacy features like hidden statuses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/delete-facebook-page\/\">How to delete a Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Viewing Chat History Through the Browser-Based Version of Facebook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have removed the Messenger app from your phone but still want to check your messages, you can easily do so by accessing the web version of Facebook. To view your chat history on a desktop or laptop computer:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_415643-fe:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_415643-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_415643-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_415643-fe .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f3b509;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_415643-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_415643-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_415643-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:#000000;color:#000000;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_415643-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_415643-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_415643-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_415643-fe kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_ccd957-f1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Navigate to the official Facebook website and log in using your credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_bb1898-cf\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Click the &#8220;Messages&#8221; icon situated in the top right corner of the page to view your chat history.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_927a05-2e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Select any conversation that you wish to read or respond to.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To access messages through a mobile web browser:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_713369-02:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_713369-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_713369-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_713369-02 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f3b509;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_713369-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_713369-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_713369-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:#000000;color:#000000;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_713369-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_713369-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_713369-02 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_713369-02 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_b21d54-4c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Type &#8220;m.facebook.com&#8221; into your mobile browser&#8217;s address bar and sign in with your account details.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_489013-40\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Tap on the menu button (usually found at either the top left or bottom right corner, depending on the device\/browser used) for navigation purposes within site pages.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_4355e9-86\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Scroll down until you find an option labeled &#8216;messages&#8217; which should be clicked\/tapped to open up a list containing all recent conversations held between you and other parties involved over the chosen time frame during the initial setup process. This allows for easy viewing and responding without needing a separate app installed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Utilizing Third-Party Messaging Applications Compatible with FB Chats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporating other applications in addition to the web version of Facebook, it is possible to access your FB messages without needing Messenger installed on a device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some popular options include:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_e00250-4f:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_e00250-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_e00250-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_e00250-4f .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f3b509;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_e00250-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_e00250-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_e00250-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:#000000;color:#000000;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_e00250-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_e00250-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_e00250-4f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_e00250-4f kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_39446b-81\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trillian.im\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Trillian<\/a>: A multi-platform instant messaging client that supports various chat networks including Facebook.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_ac93aa-60\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pidgin.im\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pidgin<\/a>: An open-source chat program that lets you log in to multiple accounts simultaneously and supports a wide range of chat networks, including Facebook Chat.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_48aac5-a3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adium.im\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Adium<\/a>: A free instant messaging application for Mac OS X users that can connect to multiple IM networks, such as AIM, Google Talk, and Yahoo. Messenger, and also Facebook Chat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> These applications may not offer all the features available within the native platform. It&#8217;s important to research each option thoroughly before deciding upon the best fit based on individual needs\/preferences regarding functionality and overall user experience provided by different solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_eb58e2-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_eb58e2-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_eb58e2-5e\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_eb58e2-5e mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_eb58e2-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_eb58e2-5e\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2417_eb58e2-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_eb58e2-5e\"><strong>Deactivating Your Entire Account Temporarily or Permanently<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of the solutions mentioned above work well enough and you desire complete disconnection from Facebook, consider temporarily disabling (deactivation) or permanently removing (deletion) your entire Facebook profile. This will also deactivate the Messenger service associated with your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to Temporarily Disable Facebook Profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Login to your Facebook account:<\/strong> Visit the Facebook website, enter your credentials, and click on &#8220;Log In.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Navigate to Settings:<\/strong> Click on the downward arrow located at the top-right corner of the page, then select &#8220;Settings &amp; Privacy,&#8221; followed by &#8220;Settings.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select &#8216;Your Facebook Information&#8217;:<\/strong> On the left-hand side menu, click on &#8220;Your Facebook Information.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose &#8216;Deactivation and Deletion&#8217;:<\/strong> Find this option under the &#8220;Account Ownership and Control&#8221; section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select the &#8216;Deactivate Account&#8217; option:<\/strong> Choose between temporary deactivation or permanent deletion of your account. For temporary deactivation, select the &#8220;Deactivate Account&#8221; radio button then click on &#8220;Continue.&#8221; Follow further instructions provided by Facebook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Guide on Permanently Deleting a Facebook Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_912bc6-77:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_912bc6-77 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_912bc6-77 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_912bc6-77 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f3b509;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_912bc6-77 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_912bc6-77 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_912bc6-77 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:#000000;color:#000000;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_912bc6-77 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_912bc6-77 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_912bc6-77 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_912bc6-77 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_11fe7d-9a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Log in to your Facebook account and follow steps 1-4 mentioned above.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_6914b3-2c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">In the &#8220;Deactivation and Deletion&#8221; section, select &#8220;Permanently Delete Account,&#8221; then click on &#8220;Continue to Account Deletion.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_83a3d7-65\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Enter your password when prompted, and follow any additional instructions provided by Facebook.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that once you permanently delete your account, all of your information will be removed from Facebook&#8217;s servers. This includes posts, photos, videos, friends lists, messages &#8211; everything. It may take up to 90 days for this process to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure about deleting your account permanently but still want a break from it, temporarily deactivating is recommended instead as it allows reactivation at any time later with no loss of data or content.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_c05276-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_c05276-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_c05276-41\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_c05276-41 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_c05276-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_c05276-41\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2417_c05276-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_c05276-41\"><strong>Reinstalling and Reactivating Messenger After Deactivation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to return after deactivating your entire Facebook account, reactivating is possible by simply logging back into the platform using your credentials. Once done, reinstalling and setting up Messenger can be easily accomplished by following these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Process of Reactivating a Deactivated Facebook Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_d6c074-fe:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_d6c074-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_d6c074-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_d6c074-fe .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f3b509;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_d6c074-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:20px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_d6c074-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_d6c074-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:#000000;color:#000000;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_d6c074-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_d6c074-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_d6c074-fe ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:23px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2417_d6c074-fe kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_179538-9c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Navigate to the Facebook website.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_79edda-06\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Enter your email address or phone number associated with the deactivated account in the designated field.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_a962c0-b0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Type in your password and click on &#8220;Log In.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2417_677c37-e2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_chevronsRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" ><polyline points=\"13 17 18 12 13 7\"\/><polyline points=\"6 17 11 12 6 7\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Your Facebook account will automatically reactivate upon successful login.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have permanently deleted your Facebook account, rather than deactivating it temporarily, this process will not work and a new profile must be created.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/wallblog.com\/delete-facebook-albums\/\">How to delete Facebook album<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Downloading and Installing Messenger App Post-reactivation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To download and install the Messenger app after reactivating your previously deactivated Facebook account, follow these instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For Android Devices:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open Google Play Store on your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the search bar at the top of the screen, type &#8220;Messenger&#8221; and tap on the search icon or press the enter key on the keyboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Messenger &#8211; Text Messages &amp; Video Chat for Free&#8221;, which should appear as one of the first few results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;Install&#8221;, and wait for the app to download.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in to the Messenger app with your Facebook account details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For iOS Devices:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open the App Store on your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the search bar at the bottom of the screen, type &#8220;Messenger&#8221; and tap on the search icon or press enter key on the keyboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Messenger&#8221;, which should appear as one of the first few results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;Get&#8221;, then &#8220;Install&#8221;, and wait for the app to download. You may be prompted to enter your Apple ID password during this process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in to the Messenger app with your Facebook account details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re now ready to reconnect with friends, family members, colleagues, or clients through Facebook Messenger after reactivating both accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_716afd-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_716afd-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_716afd-45\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_716afd-45 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_716afd-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_716afd-45\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2417_716afd-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#f3690e;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#f3690e;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#f3690e;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#f3690e;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2417_92a599-17 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2417_656702-6d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Does Deactivating Facebook Still Use Messenger?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Deactivating your Facebook account does not automatically deactivate Messenger. To stop using Messenger, you need to deactivate it separately by going into the app&#8217;s settings and selecting &#8220;Legal &amp; Policies,&#8221; then &#8220;Deactivate Messenger.&#8221; However, if you permanently delete your Facebook account, both accounts will be removed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane2417_19b4cd-34\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What Do My Friends See When I Deactivate Facebook Messenger?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>When you deactivate Facebook Messenger, your profile picture will be replaced with a default icon in chat threads. Your name remains visible but appears grayed out and unclickable. Friends cannot send new messages or call you on the deactivated Messenger; however, they can still view past conversations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane2417_c2fa09-7b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What Happens If You Deactivate Messenger?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If you choose to deactivate Messenger, others won&#8217;t be able to contact or interact with you through the app. You won&#8217;t receive any notifications for incoming messages or calls. All of your previous conversations remain intact but are inaccessible until reactivation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane2417_b86939-91\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Why Is There No Option to Deactivate Messenger?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If there&#8217;s no option to deactivate within the app itself, ensure that your main Facebook account has been deactivated first since only users who have already deactivated their primary profiles can disable their associated Messengers directly from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/messenger-app\/263764514060697\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook Help Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deactivating Facebook Messenger is a great way to take a break from social media without losing your Messenger contacts. If you&#8217;re considering deactivating your Facebook account, be sure to deactivate Messenger separately to avoid any confusion or unwanted messages. Remember, deactivating is not the same as account deactivating, so be sure to understand the difference before making any changes to your active status.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_c361e2-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_c361e2-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_c361e2-74\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_c361e2-74 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2417_c361e2-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_c361e2-74\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2417_c361e2-74 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2417_c361e2-74\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, deactivating Facebook Messenger can be done in a few ways. You can hide your online status on the app or delete it from your mobile device altogether. Accessing messages without using the app is also possible through browser-based versions of Facebook or third-party messaging applications compatible with FB chats. If you want to deactivate your entire account temporarily or permanently, there are steps to follow for each option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deactivating Facebook Messenger may seem daunting at first, but it&#8217;s important to take control of our social media usage and privacy. 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