How to Delete a Chat in WhatsApp on a PC or Mobile Device

There are many reasons you may decide it’s time to delete a WhatsApp chat. Maybe you don’t use that chat anymore, or perhaps it takes too much of your storage space. Whatever the reason might be, deleting a chat on WhatsApp is relatively simple. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about deleting chats on WhatsApp.

How to Delete a Chat in WhatsApp on a PC

To begin using WhatsApp on a PC, it must first be installed. The steps below will walk you through installing WhatsApp Web on your PC:

1. On your PC/Laptop, open any browser and search for “WhatsApp Web.”
   
2. Launch WhatsApp Messenger and click “Menu,” then the vertical dot icon to open your mobile device’s QR Code reader.
   
3. Scan the QR Code on your PC using your phone.
   

Every feature on the mobile app is also available here, including blocking a number. Here’s how to do it:

1. Select the chat you want to delete by clicking on it.
   
2. From the chat window’s upper right corner, click the three vertical lines.
   
3. Select “Delete Chat.”
   
4. Click “Delete Chat” again.
   

Additionally, you can access WhatsApp via the WhatsApp Desktop Client. Here’s how to block someone on WhatsApp’s desktop client:

1. Open the WhatsApp Desktop Client.
   
2. Click the three-dot icon in the upper right corner.
   
3. From the drop-down option, choose “Delete Chat.”
   
4. A confirmation dialog box will pop up to confirm the activity. Select “Delete Chat” again.
   

How to Delete a Chat in WhatsApp on an iPhone

You can remove a single chat, a group chat, or all chats on the Android WhatsApp application.

1. Launch WhatsApp.
   
2. In the chat list, click on the person’s name.
   
3. Tap and hold this person’s WhatsApp chat.
   
4. Click “Delete.”
   

To delete a group or conversation, follow these steps:

1. To delete the chat, you must quit the WhatsApp Group.
2. To depart from the group, press and hold the WhatsApp Group icon and select “Exit Group” and then “Exit” from the three dots.
   
3. After successfully exiting the group, tap and hold the WhatsApp Group icon to erase the chat. Select “Delete.”
   

Additionally, deleting all Chats at the same time is simple. This is how:

1. Begin by opening the Whatsapp.
   
2. Select the three dots (for additional options), followed by “Settings” and “Chats.”
   
3. From the resulting drop-down menu, select “Chat History.”
   
4. Click the “Delete All” option to delete all chats from the Chat History window.
   

How to Delete a Chat in WhatsApp on an Android

On the Android WhatsApp application, you can either delete a single chat, a group chat, or all chats at once.

1. Open WhatsApp.
   
2. Click on the person’s name in the chat list.
   
3. Tap and hold the WhatsApp conversation.
   
4. Press “Delete.”
   

To delete a group chat, follow these steps:

1. Leave the WhatsApp Group in order to remove the chat.
2. Press and hold the WhatsApp Group icon and pick “Exit Group” and then “Exit” from the three dots to exit the group.
   
3. Tap and hold the WhatsApp Group icon can to delete the chat after you have successfully exited the group. Press “Delete.”
   

Deleting all Chats at the same time is also easy. Here’s how:

1. Open the chat window.
   
2. Click on the three dots (more options), then “Settings” followed by “Chats.”
   
3. Select “Chat History” from the drop-down menu that appears.
   
4. Remove all chats from the Chat History window by clicking the “Delete All” option.
   

Is it Possible to Retrieve Deleted WhatsApp Chats?

D-Back from iMyFone can help you recover deleted WhatsApp conversations from your iPhone. The following are three essential D-Back features:

• Text messages, audio files, images, and videos sent in WhatsApp chats can all be recovered with D-Back.
• Before restoring your WhatsApp messages, you may easily view them, allowing you to choose which ones you want to keep.
• D-Back is a free app that allows you to get your WhatsApp content on your iPhone without erasing anything.

Simple selection and scanning are all that are required for D-Back recovery.

Before Deleting WhatsApp, Make a Copy of Your Chats to Restore at Any Time.

The time-consuming process of clearing and deleting WhatsApp chats can cause the loss of critical files and data. For this reason, iMyFone came up with the groundbreaking iTransor for WhatsApp software, which is the ideal WhatsApp management solution that offers easy transfer between WhatsApp on Android and iPhone and full backup for WhatsApp on your PC. This software is a great pick if you’re seeking an easy way to back up your WhatsApp files. Here’s how to use it:

1. Download iMyFone iTransor for WhatsApp.
   
2. Select “Back Up WhatsApp on Devices” once the app has been launched and opened.
   
3. When iTransor has finished analyzing your device, connect your Android or iOS device via USB cable to your computer and press the “Back Up” button.
   
4. iTransor will perform a comprehensive WhatsApp backup of your device, including all conversations, stickers, images, videos, and attachments. For Android users, you must follow the on-screen steps to install customized WhatsApp in order to access your WhatsApp data.
5. When the “WhatsApp Messenger backup succeeded” message appears, the operation is complete.
   

Additional FAQs

What’s the difference between deleting and clearing chats on WhatsApp?

Once you know the numerous methods for clearing and erasing WhatsApp chats, it’s critical to know their differences. Your inbox is the primary distinction between deleting and clearing chats. It is possible to remove the contents of a WhatsApp discussion or group while keeping the conversation in your inbox by clearing a chat.

A WhatsApp conversation that has been deleted will no longer appear in your inbox, and all of its contents and history will be gone. If you wish to get back in touch with a deleted contact, you’ll have to start a new chat with them.

Will the other person know that I’ve deleted our chat?

No, there is no way for someone else to know that you’ve deleted a chat. The change will only be visible on your phone. However, if you decide to delete an individual message and select “Delete For Everyone,” the other person will see “This message has been deleted” instead of the original message.

Gain Control Over Your WhatsApp Chats

You can have complete control of all chats you’ll keep on your devices. Keep in mind that deleting and clearing a chat isn’t the same thing. Even though they both delete content from your phone, cleaning and deleting chats on WhatsApp are two different functions.

Your reasons for deleting WhatsApp messages may vary, but mistakes sometimes happen. iMyFone’s iTransor for WhatsApp is the best solution to transfer your WhatsApp chats to a computer before you erase them. In this way, if you mistakenly delete a chat or regret deleting one, you can always restore it.

Have you ever deleted a WhatsApp Chat? Why did you delete it? Have you ever regretted deleting a WhatsApp chat? Let us know in the comment section below!