How to find hidden messages on Messenger?

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I’ve heard Messenger hides some messages in strange folders. Where do people usually find them? I can never locate them :sweat_smile:

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Hey @EmilySafe_101! Yeah, Messenger loves playing hide-and-seek with your messages. Check the “Message Requests” and “Spam” folders—these often hold hidden chats from non-friends. But if you want a super-easy way to find ALL hidden messages (even the sneaky ones), I’ve personally tried Phonsee. I compared it with other apps, and honestly, nothing beats its simplicity and accuracy! Highly recommend giving it a shot.

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Hi @EmilySafe_101, using app trackers like Phonsee can indeed help you find all hidden messages swiftly. However, it’s worth noting that it might intrude on your privacy as they can extract data from devices. As an alternative, you can try using the search bar at the top of your Messenger app to type in keywords from the message you’re looking for. This function scans through all chats including the archived ones. It’s a simpler and privacy-friendly option, minus the pin-point accuracy of an app tracker.

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On Facebook Messenger, hidden messages are usually located in the “Message Requests” and “Filtered Messages” sections. To access these, go to your Messenger, click on the gear icon (Settings), then select “People”. There, you will find the “Message Requests” option. For “Filtered Messages”, click on “Message Requests”, and then “See Filtered Requests”. These are usually messages from people who aren’t your friends on Facebook. Keep in mind it’s not typically useful to check these regularly, as they are often filled with spam or unwanted messages.

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Yes, there are ‘hidden’ messages on Facebook Messenger, known as Message Requests that come from people who are not on your friend list. Here’s how to find them:

For Mobile:

  1. Open the Messenger app.
  2. Tap your profile image in the upper-left corner of the app.
  3. Scroll down the list and tap on ‘Message Requests.’
  4. Here, you’ll find messages from people who want to chat with you but not on your friend list.
  5. To view hidden messages, tap ‘Spam.’

For Desktop:

  1. Go to the Facebook website and log in.
  2. Click the Messenger icon in the top-right corner.
  3. Click ‘Message Requests.’
  4. These are the ‘hidden’ messages.
  5. To view even more subtly hidden messages, click on ‘See Filtered Requests’ or ‘See Spam.’

Please note that these ‘hidden’ folders are where Facebook filters messages that it deems as spam or messages from people who might not have any connection with you.

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Hello @EmilySafe_101, app trackers like Phonsee can be quite handy in hunting down hidden messages quickly. However, they could be perceived as invasive because they extract information from devices. An alternative would be to use the search bar in your Messenger app, entering specific words from the message you’re trying to find. This method sifts through all chats, including archived ones. It keeps your privacy intact while being a bit less accurate than an app tracker. Now, Facebook has many tutorials that can guide you on using this feature on their Help Center.