Growth · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Messenger Unread

Remove typing indicators and read receipts on messenger.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Messenger Unread launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Unsend Recall for Messenger▲76

   Chrome extension that shows the text of removed FB messages.

   2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Left Unread▲104

   Never leave DMs unread again

   2023 · 4epoxes.online · its alternatives →

3. 3BR
   Block read receipts and typing indicators on Facebook Messenger▲6

   Find information, resources and relevant links for unread.chat. This domain may be for sale.

   2020 · unread.chat · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Facebook Unseen▲103

   Blocks the ”seen” feature of the facebook messenger (Chrome)

   2014 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   DistractionFree Messenger▲92

   Distraction Free Facebook Messenger (Chrome extension)

   2014 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Use ChatGPT▲654

   Use ChatGPT & GPT-4 on any website without copy-pasting

   2023 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Facebook Messenger▲427

   Facebook's standalone Messenger for the web

   2015 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Messengerify▲307

   A Chat Widget Powered by Facebook Messenger

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   All-in-One Messenger▲174

   Your messengers in one place. Easy and free Chrome app.

   2016 · allinone.im · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Distraction Free Facebook Messenger, a Chrome Extension▲28

    2014 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Yes/No Messenger▲118

    The messaging app that cuts the bullsh*t out of texting

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Messenger for Mac▲253

    Facebook Messenger wrapped up as a desktop app

    2015 · fbmacmessenger.rsms.me · its alternatives →

13. 13ET
    Extension to read messages without your friends knowing▲19

    2014 · rafaelvidaurre.tumblr.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Type2Learn Chrome Extension▲71

    Learn by typing the webpage text in the browser itself

    2022 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    RemindMe▲140

    The most convenient reminders, on Facebook Messenger

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Cache Messenger▲69

    Send and receive hidden text messages and photos.

    2017 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    A Chrome extension to see notifications for comments on your HN threads▲79

    2021 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Messenger 4▲221

    A simpler way to use Facebook Messenger

    2018 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Clearly▲177

    A simple, distraction free reader for Chrome

    2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Left on Read▲103

    iMessages supercharged

    2022 · leftonread.me · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Nanogram Messenger▲92

    Better Telegram on Apple Watch

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Mindful Twitter▲75

    Browse Twitter without any notifications

    2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Display a bell emoji on HN comments you haven't read yet▲107

    Add a bell emoji to unread comments on HackerNews. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.

    2021 · gist.github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Scheduled for iOS▲139

    A reminder for your messenger

    2017 · its alternatives →

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