WhatsApp tests 'After reading' auto delete feature in beta
NewsBytes | May 20, 2026 1:39 PM CST
Three post-read timers with 24h fallback
You can set messages to disappear 5 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours after they're read, so no more old texts hanging around.
If someone never opens the message, it'll still be deleted after 24 hours.
Unlike the usual disappearing messages, this timer starts when your friend actually reads your message, making things a bit more flexible for everyone.
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