To unignore or unmute someone on Messenger, navigate to your chat list, tap and hold the conversation, and select Unmute or Unignore. If they were moved to Spam, open the chat and send a new message to unignore them. Blocked users are removed by going to Settings > Privacy & Safety > Blocked Accounts. Either way, the process is straightforward. Read on for step-by-step instructions on every device. This blog walks you through the exact steps for Android, iPhone, iPad, and desktop. Read on for step-by-step instructions on every device.
What Is the Ignore Feature on Facebook Messenger?
When you ignore a conversation on Messenger, the chat is moved out of your main inbox into Message Requests Spam. You will no longer receive notifications for that conversation. The other person cannot tell that you have ignored them your messages still show as "Sent." Ignoring is different from muting which silences notifications but keeps the chat in your inbox and blocking which prevents all contact.
How to Ignore a Conversation Quick Reference
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Open Messenger and go to your chats.
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Long-press the conversation you want to ignore.
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Tap Ignore Messages or Move to Spam on some versions.
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Confirm by tapping Ignore. The chat moves to Message Requests → Spam.
How to Unignore Someone on Facebook Messenger
The steps below work on all current versions of the Messenger app and Messenger.com. The specific menu labels may differ slightly depending on your app version.
Unignore on Android
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Open the Messenger app on your Android device.
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Tap your profile picture icon in the top-left corner.
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Select Message Requests.
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Tap the Spam tab. You will see all previously ignored conversations listed here.
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Find the conversation you want to restore and open it.
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Send a message to the person. This action automatically moves the chat back to your main inbox.
The contact will now appear in your regular chat list along with all notifications restored.
Unignore on iPhone or iPad (iOS)
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Open Messenger on your iPhone or iPad.
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Tap the profile icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
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Tap Message Requests shown below Active Status.
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Tap the Spam tab.
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Open the conversation you want to unignore.
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Send a message. The contact is unignored as soon as you send them a message.
The conversation will return to your main chat list.
Unignore on Desktop (Facebook.com)
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Log in to your Facebook account at facebook.com.
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Click the Messenger icon (speech bubble with lightning bolt) in the top navigation bar.
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Click See All in Messenger to open the full Messenger panel.
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In Messenger, click the three-line menu icon and select Message Requests.
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Click See Filtered Messages (or See Spam) to view all ignored conversations.
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Open the conversation you want to restore and send a message.
The unignored contact will now appear in your main chat list.
Unignore on Messenger.com
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Go to messenger.com and log in to your account.
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Click the gear/settings icon next to the Chats heading.
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Select Message Requests from the dropdown menu.
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Click See Spam. All ignored contacts are listed here.
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Open the relevant conversation and send a message to unignore the contact.
The contact will now appear alongside your other chats in the general inbox.
Ignore vs Mute vs Block on Messenger — What's the Difference?
Final Thoughts
The ignore and unignore feature on Facebook Messenger is a handy tool for managing your inbox without the permanence of blocking someone. Whether you want to pause a conversation or restore one you accidentally silenced, the steps above will guide you on every device. For more tips on managing your social media experience, explore our guides on how to mute someone on Instagram and how to manage your Facebook notifications.
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FAQ's
Does the other person know when you ignore them on Messenger?
No. The person is not notified when you ignore their messages. Their messages still show as Sent on their end, but they will not see a Delivered or Read receipt until you open and respond to the conversation.
What happens to messages when you unignore someone?
When you unignore (restore) a conversation, it returns to your main Messenger inbox. All previous messages remain visible. You will also start receiving notifications again from that contact.
Can you unignore someone without sending a message?
On most current versions of Messenger, sending a message is the only way to fully restore a conversation. Some versions may show an Unignore or Move to Chats option if available; you can tap that instead. Otherwise, sending a short message is the quickest method.
Is 'ignore' the same as 'mute' on Messenger?
No. Muting a conversation silences notifications but keeps the chat in your main inbox. Ignoring a conversation moves the entire chat to the Spam folder inside Message Requests, so it is hidden from your inbox entirely.
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