Clear and delete chats
Clear a chat
Clearing keeps the chat in your list but deletes its messages.
- Open the chat and tap the ⋯ menu.
- Tap Clear Chat.
- Choose Clear all except starred or Clear all messages.
Delete a chat
- Open the chat and tap the ⋯ menu.
- Tap Delete Chat and confirm.
If you want to leave a group, see Leave a group.
Clear or delete all chats
Under You > Chats, you can use Clear All Chats or Delete All Chats.
Note: Clearing and deleting apply only to you; other people’s messages in the chat aren’t affected.
Last updated: October 16, 2026
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