Sent vs Delivered Facebook: Understanding the Difference
As social media has become an essential part of our lives, businesses started using platforms such as Facebook to reach out to their potential customers. Facebook Messenger has been an ideal platform for communication between business and customer, partners, or just friends. However, Facebook Messenger comes with some confusion about how the messages work between the sender and the recipient. In this article, we will discuss the difference between Sent vs Delivered Facebook messages and how to understand them.
What is Sent on Facebook Messenger?
When you are typing out your message or responding to someone, your message will show as ‘Sent’ or a blue circle with a checkmark. The sent message has left your device and is on its way to the recipient’s device. However, ‘Sent’ doesn’t indicate that the person has received or read your message. In other words, it means that your message has been sent from your device to Facebook’s server.
When you send a message, it travels through the network of Facebook servers and then to the recipient’s device. Facebook Servers use Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to deliver emails or messages to their users. Sent messages remain in Facebook’s server and do not get deleted, even when the user deletes the conversation from their phone.
What is Delivered on Facebook Messenger?
‘Delivered’ is another Facebook Messenger status that indicates your message has reached the intended recipient’s device. This doesn’t mean that the person has seen or read your message; it only indicates that it is now available on their device.
When your message shows ‘Delivered’, it means that your message has reached Facebook’s server and has been sent to a particular device. When the message is delivered, it is stored on the device’s Facebook Messenger app, even when the recipient is offline. Once the recipient goes online, the message appears as delivered until they have read it.
What is the Difference Between Sent Vs Delivered on Facebook Messenger?
The difference between Sent and Delivered on Facebook Messenger is pretty simple. When your message shows ‘Sent,’ it means the message has left your device and is now on its way to Facebook’s server. Once it reaches Facebook’s server, it is marked ‘Delivered,’ indicating that the message is ready to be delivered to the intended recipient’s device. However, if the person is offline, Delivered means that the message has been delivered to their device’s Facebook app but not yet read.
If your message never gets the “Delivered” status, it means that your message has not reached Facebook’s server or the recipient’s device, and there could be various reasons behind it. Firstly, the person might have blocked you, or there might be an issue with their device. In another case, the internet connection on either end might not be strong enough for the message to get through.
How to Know If Your Message Has Been Read on Facebook Messenger?
When your message shows a ‘Seen’ status on Facebook Messenger, it means that your message has been viewed, and the recipient is aware of it. However, there are ways to disable ‘Seen’ if the recipient doesn’t want to notify the sender that the message has been read. It can be done through settings on the receiver’s end.
If your message hasn’t been seen yet and you want to confirm that it has been delivered, you can long-press the message and select ‘info.’ It will show you if the message has been delivered and if it has been seen by the recipient. This function is available on both Android and iOS devices.
Conclusion
Facebook Messenger provides a convenient way to communicate with friends, family, associates, and business clients. Understanding the message statuses can help you know whether your message has reached the intended recipient’s device or not. Sent shows the message has left your device and has been sent to Facebook’s server, while Delivered means it has reached the recipient’s device, but not necessarily read. Additionally, knowing when your message has been seen will give you an idea of the recipient’s responsiveness to your message. It’s essential to keep in mind that there are instances where your message won’t get delivered, so keep checking the statuses to ensure that your messages are reaching the intended recipient.