How to Enable or Disable Read Receipts in Messenger on Windows 11

This article explains enabling or disabling the “Read Receipts” feature when using Messenger on Windows 11.

The Messenger Desktop app is a standalone messaging app developed by Facebook that allows users to send and receive messages, make audio and video calls, and share files and media with other users without going through a web browser.

When you install the Messenger app on Windows, you can turn auto-start on or off, change your online status, turn message preview on or off, mute or unmute all notifications, change skintone for emojis and hand gestures, turn spell-check and auto-correction on or off, turn open Messenger when used in a browser, on or off, and more.

On mobile devices, you can also turn Active status on or off, turn on safe website browsing, add or remove people from hidden contacts, and more.

The Windows version lets you turn “Read Receipts” on or off to protect your privacy.

Turning read receipts on or off in Messenger allows you to control whether the person you’re chatting with can see if you’ve read their messages. If you have read receipts turned on, the person you’re chatting with will be able to know if you’ve read their messages.

If you have read receipts turned off, they won’t be able to see if you’ve read their messages. This feature can help maintain privacy and manage expectations in your conversations.

Enable or disable “Read Receipts” in Messager on Windows

As mentioned above, users can turn “Read Receipts” on or off in Messenger on Windows 11.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Messenger desktop client on Windows. When the app opens, click your profile (image) button at the bottom left and select “Preferences.”

On the Preferences page, select the “Privacy & safety” button on the menu.

Next, click the “Read Receipts” tile to expand it.

On the Read Receipts settings pane, toggle the switch button to the On or Off position to enable or disable it in Messenger.

Close the Preferences page when you’re done.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Control Your Privacy: Enabling or disabling “Read Receipts” in Messenger on Windows 11 allows you to control whether others can see if you’ve read their messages.
• Manage Expectations: By managing “Read Receipts,” you can maintain privacy and manage expectations in your conversations.
• Easy Customization: With just a few simple steps, you can tailor the “Read Receipts” feature to suit your preferences and communication style.