How to activate and deactivate Vanish Mode in Facebook Messenger

David Adubiina -

Privacy concerns are more prominent than ever, resulting in messaging platforms continuously innovating to meet secure and private communication demands. Facebook Messenger's Vanish Mode, also known as disappearing messages, is a testament to this trend.

To cater to users' privacy, the Vanish Mode allows users to send messages that automatically disappear once the recipient has viewed them, ensuring that conversations remain private and ephemeral. This feature offers a way to communicate without leaving a permanent digital footprint. 

Whether you are discussing sensitive information or intend to keep your chat history clutter-free, Vanish Mode provides an intuitive and effective solution.

In this article, you will learn the steps to turn on and off Vanish Mode on Messenger, helping you make the most of this privacy-focused feature.

  • Open your messenger app
  • Select a chat you want to apply a disappearing message
  • Tap on the chat name