How to See Deleted Messages on WhatsApp
Step-by-step guide: How to See Deleted Messages on WhatsApp. Easy to follow with screenshots and examples.
Anti-delete re-posts messages that members try to delete from groups, with the original author and a "deleted" tag. Useful for accountability in groups where vanishing claims are a recurring problem.
Prerequisites
- Bot admin in the group.
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Enable: `!antidelete on`
!antidelete on - 2
Configure recipients
Default: bot reposts the deleted message in the same group with attribution. Option: forward to admins' DMs only.
- 3
Whitelist sensitive content
Configure media types or keywords that should never be reposted (e.g. accidental photo shares).
Expected result
"Deleted for everyone" doesn't hide behaviour from admins.
Common pitfalls
- Tell your group the policy is on, using anti-delete covertly is a fast way to lose member trust.
Frequently asked questions
Is this against WhatsApp policy?
No, the bot is just a regular Linked Device that received the message before it was deleted. It is the same as any user who saw it before deletion.
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