WhatsApp rolls out ‘Accidental Delete’ feature to save users from embarrassment

By Shivangi Agarwal • Updated On 20 Dec 2022

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Ever been in a sticky situation when you sent a message to the wrong group/person on WhatsApp and then made a mess of it by hitting ‘Delete For Me’ option instead of ‘Delete for Everyone’ in a hurry? Now, you can neither see nor delete the wrong message but it is still visible to the other people you sent it to. Most of us have landed in such situations once in a while. Now, the messaging app has tried to help users get saved from such embarrassing situations. WhatsApp has rolled out ‘Accidental Delete’ feature that will save you in such a tricky situation.

"Delete for Me" 🤦🤦🤦

We've all been there, but now you can UNDO when you accidentally delete a message for you that you meant to delete for everyone! pic.twitter.com/wWgJ3JRc2r
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) December 19, 2022

Accidental Delete Feature: What is it?

The new feature gives you a 5-second window from the time you deleted a message to undo that deletion. After you delete a message, a small dialogue box appears with the message ‘Message deleted for me’. The box will have a small undo button and if you click on the button, the message you just deleted will reappear.

The feature is now available to all Android and iPhone users.

What else is new on WhatsApp?

ALSO READ: iPhone users will soon get this useful WhatsApp feature: Read on to know more

WhatsApp is working on various new features. These include picture-in-picture mode for video calls on iPhone, disabling notifications for calls, messaging yourself, polls, avatars, displaying profile pictures in groups, and more.

Shivangi Agarwal

Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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