How to Delete All Messages on Facebook Messenger

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Google Chrome web browser.

   If you don't have Google Chrome installed on your computer, download and install Google Chrome browser to your computer.
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   Step 2: Go to the Chrome Web Store.

   ,, This is a blue button with a + sign towards the upper-right corner of the page. , This will download and install the Facebook
   - Delete All Messages extension to Chrome. ,, You will need to enter your email or phone number and your password.
   
   If you've already signed in to Facebook on Chrome, Facebook will open up to your homepage.
   
   You will not need to enter your password again. , This button looks like a speech balloon between your Friend Requests and Notifications buttons in the upper-right corner of the page. ,, This button looks like a Facebook Messenger logo with a red X mark on it.
   
   You can find it in the upper-right corner of your screen to the right of the address bar. ,, These are written in red under Attention, and they list some important information about the deletion process. , This is the light green button at the top of the page. , This will delete all messages and conversations in your inbox.
   
   You may still see a few messages left in your inbox.
   
   Repeating the deletion process often solves this problem and clear your entire inbox.
   
   To do this, refresh the page, click the "Facebook
   - Delete All Messages" icon on the extensions bar, and repeat the following steps above.
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   Step 3: Find the Facebook - Delete All Messages browser extension.

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   Step 4: Click the Add to Chrome button.

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   Step 5: Click Add Extension in the popup window.

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   Step 6: Go to Facebook.com.

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   Step 7: Sign in with your Facebook Account.

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   Step 8: Click the Messages button.

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   Step 9: Click View All in Messenger at the bottom of the popup window.

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    Step 10: Click the "Facebook - Delete All Messages" icon on Chrome's extensions bar.

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    Step 11: Click Open Your Messages in the popup window.

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    Step 12: Read the warnings that appear on your screen.

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    Step 13: Click Begin Deletion.

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    Step 14: Click OK in the popup window.

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