Noah Johnson 
Apr 09, 2024
Messenger is an instant messaging platform owned by Meta, previously known as Facebook, which currently has an active user base of around 141.2 million users from all over the world. This toll is impending to cross over 143 million by the end of 2023.
If you're a Messenger user who has chosen to stop using the platform for any reason, or perhaps you're concerned about avoiding a situation like the data breach scandal involving Cambridge Analytica, where Meta sold the private data of millions of users.
With that being the case, if you're eagerly seeking a comprehensive guide on how to delete Messenger account permanently, you've come to the right place.
Guide to deleting Messenger account
The instructions mentioned below are applicable to both Android and iOS.
- Open the Messenger app.
- Click on the hamburger menu (three lines in the top left corner).
- Now tap on the gear icon to explore account settings.
- Then tap on “Account center.”
- Now click on “Personal details.”
- Then tap on “Account ownership and control.”
- Tap on “Deactivation and deletion.”
- Now at last, click on “Deactivate account” and click “Continue” to wrap up the messenger account deletion procedure.
Note: This action will delete your Facebook account as well, because there's no way you can delete your Messenger without deleting your Facebook account.
