Discord has become the go-to platform for gamers and communities alike, thanks to its versatile chat and voice calling capabilities. However, an often-asked question revolves around message deletion – “Can you see deleted messages on Discord?” While the platform doesn’t provide this feature natively, there are workarounds that can help you retrieve those messages.
In this blog post, we delve deeper into understanding if deleted messages can be seen on Discord and explore three different methods for viewing these messages. So, whether you’ve accidentally deleted a message or wish to keep track of chat logs for moderation purposes, this guide will provide the solutions.
Section 1: Understanding Discord’s Policy on Deleted Messages
Discord, as a policy, ensures that when a message is deleted, it’s permanently removed from their servers. This means there’s no native feature to retrieve these messages. Furthermore, Discord doesn’t allow you to see deleted messages sent in private messages; only those sent in public channels can potentially be retrieved using the methods we will discuss.
Section 2: Methods to See Deleted Messages on Discord
Using a Third-Party App or Bot
There’s a plethora of third-party apps and bots that can log all the messages sent on a Discord server, allowing you to see deleted messages. Here are a few popular ones:
BetterDiscord
BetterDiscord is a renowned Discord client featuring numerous enhancements, including the capability to view deleted messages.
Dyno Bot
Dyno Bot is another commonly used Discord bot with a feature for seeing deleted messages.
AuditLog++
AuditLog++ is a third-party app logging all Discord server activity, including deleted messages.
Please note: Exercise caution when using third-party apps or bots, as they have access to your Discord data.
Leveraging Discord’s Audit Logs
If you’re a server admin or moderator, you can use Discord’s audit log feature to track all server activity, including deleted messages. To view the audit log, navigate to the server settings and click on the “Audit Log” tab. Filter the audit log to see deleted messages.
Taking Screenshots
If you’re worried about losing important messages, you can take screenshots as soon as they appear. This simple but effective method ensures you have a copy of messages, even if they’re later deleted.
Conclusion
While Discord doesn’t inherently allow you to see deleted messages, these methods offer potential solutions for those seeking to keep track of all server communication. Whether you choose to use a third-party app or bot, Discord’s audit logs, or rely on screenshots, remember to respect users’ privacy and follow the server rules and Discord’s Terms of Service.
