Messenger Disappearing Content Features
Facebook Messenger offers two main features for disappearing content:
- Vanish Mode - Messages that disappear after they're seen and you close the chat
- View Once Photos/Videos - Media that can only be viewed once
How to Send View Once Media on Messenger
- 1Open a conversation in Messenger
- 2Tap the camera or photo icon
- 3Select or capture a photo/video
- 4Select "View Once" option
- 5Send the media
Vanish Mode vs View Once
| Feature |
Vanish Mode |
View Once |
| Activation |
Swipe up to enable |
Per-message basis |
| Content Type |
All messages |
Photos/videos only |
| Deletion Timing |
After seen + chat closed |
Immediately after viewing |
| Screenshot Notification |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
Messenger One Time View Limitations
- Only works within Facebook Messenger ecosystem
- Screenshots are detected but not prevented
- Screen recording may not always be detected
- No password protection
- No custom view count options
- Limited to Facebook/Meta account holders
Why Use OneTimeView Instead
Better Control & Features
- ✅ Share links via Messenger or any other platform
- ✅ No Facebook account required
- ✅ Custom view limits (1-100)
- ✅ Password protection available
- ✅ Time-based expiration options
- ✅ Larger file support
- ✅ More file formats supported
How to Share OneTimeView on Messenger
Simply create a secret link at OneTimeView.app and share it in your Messenger conversation. The
recipient clicks the link, views the content, and it auto-deletes.
FAQ
Does Messenger notify screenshots of View Once photos?
Yes, Messenger notifies both users when a screenshot is taken of View Once media.
Can you save View Once photos on Messenger?
No official way exists. Screenshots are detected and the sender is notified.
How is Vanish Mode different from Secret Conversations?
Secret Conversations use end-to-end encryption and are device-specific. Vanish Mode just makes
messages disappear but doesn't provide E2E encryption.