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Facebook Messenger: "This message didn't send"
Usually a connection or app problem
Meta says this message usually points to a technical issue, such as a bad connection or an outdated app or browser.
Fix it
How to fix "This message didn't send"
Tap or click the retry icon next to the failed message.
Check your internet connection and see if other websites load.
Update the app or your browser.
Close the app and restart your device.
Check that the other person has not deactivated their account or blocked you.
From Facebook Messenger's help pages: facebook.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Facebook Messenger's own support is the next stop.
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- Account disabledAccount broke the Community Standards
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- No internet connectionConnection, app or phone problem
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