How to Clear Recent Searches on Facebook Messenger

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Facebook.

   It’s the blue icon with a white “F” on your home screen (iPhone or iPad), or in the app drawer (Android).
   
   The only way to clear your recent searches is to sign out of Messenger.
   
   Because Messenger has no “Sign Out” button, you’ll use the full Facebook app to end your session.
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   Step 2: Tap ☰.

   It’s at the bottom right corner of the screen on both the iPhone and iPad, but at the top right corner on Android devices. , It’s near the bottom of the list. ,,, Now you’ll see a list of all active Facebook sessions., It’s the session that says “Messenger” next to “Device Type.” You may have to scroll down to find it.
   
   This will log you out of Messenger (but not the regular Facebook app), which clears the “Recent Searches” history., It’s the round button at the bottom of the screen. , Its icon is a blue chat bubble with a white lightning bolt.
   
   When you open the app, you’ll see a pop-up that says “Session Expired.” ,, You’ll either need to enter your Facebook username and password, or tap Continue as (Your Name).
   
   Contacts that once appeared under “Recent Searches” will no longer be visible in Messenger.
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   Step 3: Scroll down and tap Settings.

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   Step 4: Tap Account Settings.

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   Step 5: Tap Security.

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   Step 6: Tap Where You’re Logged In.

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   Step 7: Tap the X next to the Messenger session.

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   Step 8: Press the Home button.

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   Step 9: Open Facebook Messenger.

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    Step 10: Tap OK.

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    Step 11: Sign back in to Messenger.

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