Facebook Messenger is a widely used messaging software that has gained a lot of popularity. Although the app’s read receipts function allows users to see when their messages have been read, there are situations in which you would wish to read a message without alerting the sender to it. Thus, this tutorial will demonstrate multiple methods for reading Facebook Messenger messages on PCs and mobile devices such as iOS and Android while remaining hidden.
How to Read Messenger Messages on an iOS or Android Device Without Being Noticed
Method 1: Put Airplane Mode to Use
When you get a new Messenger notice, don’t open the app. Instead, take the actions listed below:
Slide down the notification panel and press the quick toggle for Airplane mode.
Open Messenger now, read the message, and then hit the back button.
In the app drawer, long touch the Messenger app icon.
After selecting App info, Storage use, and Clear data, press on it.
To confirm your action, tap Delete.
Reenter your login information.
Method 2: Limit Talk
Restricting the conversation such that new messages are filtered into the Message Requests section rather than your primary inbox is another mobile option. You must open the filtered chat in order for the sender to receive a read receipt.
On Android:
To restrict chat, take the actions listed below:
Long-press on the desired conversation when Messenger is open.
After tapping on Restrict, tap Restrict_(username).
To access the message requests, tap the three lines in the upper left corner of the screen.
Here, you may view the restricted user. Without the sender’s knowledge, open the message and read it.
On iOS:
To limit chat on iOS, take the actions listed below:
Swipe left on the desired conversation in Messenger after opening it.
After tapping More, choose Restrict.
Select Message requests by tapping on the three lines located in the upper left corner.
Without their knowledge, open and read the communication from the sender who is restricted.
Method 3: Examine Notifications
The majority of phones allow you to see part or all of the content of a new message without opening Messenger by displaying message previews in alerts.
To view the entire message on Android and iOS, simply bring down the notification panel and swipe down on the Messenger notification.
How to View Messenger Messages on a Computer Without Being Seen
Method 1: Utilize add-ons for your browser
Installing the Unseen extension for Google Chrome will prevent read receipts from appearing on Facebook and other websites automatically. Viewing messages privately is easy and doesn’t require any additional steps.
The FB Unseen plugin functions similarly for Firefox users in preventing the receipts from being sent out.
Method 2: Utilize your Facebook site preferences.
Although finding the built-in setting to disable the last seen indicator on Facebook can be a bit tricky, it does exist.
After logging into Facebook online, select the Messenger icon.
Select Active Status after clicking the three dots.
Click Save after turning off the Active Status toggle.