Disappearing Messages
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阅后即焚消息
Disappearing Messages · N/A · 阅后即焚消息 · dis-uh-PEER-ing MES-ij-ez · vanish mode · ephemeral messages · auto-delete chats · Privacy · messaging · privacy · everydayPrivacyvanish mode ephemeral messages auto-delete chats/dis-uh-PEER-ing MES-ij-ez/
Also known as: vanish mode, ephemeral messages, auto-delete chats
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Disappearing messages auto-delete after a set time — they reduce leftover history but do not stop screenshots, forwards, or notified backups.
Real-World Example
Turning on 24-hour disappearing messages in a chat for trip logistics that should not linger.
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