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Facebook Messenger: Message Sent vs Delivered Explained
Find out all the possible reasons for this issue
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Updated onOctober 29, 2024
updated onOctober 29, 2024
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A blue filled-in checkmark after your message in Facebook Messenger signal it’s been sent. If the checkmark is only outlined, not filled in, it’s been delivered.
What’s the difference, you ask? In simple terms, a sent message means it’s left your device but hasn’t reached the recipient yet. A delivered message, on the other hand, has reached the recipient’s device but hasn’t necessarily been read.
Let’s take a closer look.
Why can a message be sent but not delivered?
Messenger sent vs. delivered
There are cases where the Messenger message was sent but not delivered. Here are the main differences.
The main difference is that a delivered message implies that the message has gotten to its destination. We break this down below.
When a message is delivered, there is some text transmission from the server to the receiver; when it is sent, there is a transmission of the text from a sender to a server.
The difference also affects notifications. For example, in the case of delivery, if the recipient activates “Message Get Receipt,” only then will they get a notice, and in the case of sent messages, you will always receive a notification.
Hopefully, you know why a Facebook message can besentbut notdelivered. Please use the dedicated section below ifyou have related questions or comments.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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