Message deleter for Slack

Delete Slack messages in bulk - channels, private channels and direct messages supported
What is Message deleter for Slack?
Message deleter for Slack is a Chrome extension that allows users to delete Slack messages in bulk. It supports deleting messages in channels, private channels, and direct messages. This extension is free to use and helps users easily clear their message history.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-09-05
Users: 9,713+
Rating: 3.01 (104)
Version: 2.3.0 (Last updated: 2019-11-24)
Creation date: 2019-11-24
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 56.73K

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Extension summary

⚠️ DEVELOPER NOTE ⚠️ Slack is gradually upgrading its backend to a new version therefore some users might see "Please go to some Slack Channel or direct messages". There's a new updated version 2.0 with support for the new Slack app: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jmnhlemigpnjfifikojieigkbgemgbbm

🚀 Easily avoid the "10k limit reached" notifications ⭐️ Your team has more than 10,000 messages in its archive ⭐️ Your team has sent over X messages past the 10k limit ⭐️ Upgrade to access your first X messages ⭐️ To see and search this channel’s full history, upgrade to one of our paid plans

🚀 Notice ⭐️ Direct messages from the other person can't be deleted, nor in the original Slack interface ⭐️ Threaded messages aren't supported

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Convenience of bulk deleting messages
  • Saves time and effort compared to manual deletion
  • Allows non-admins to delete their own messages
Cons
  • Does not work for some users due to Slack URL changes
  • Reports of not deleting messages despite indicating deletion
  • Paid version requires a higher cost
Most mentioned
  • Does not work anymore due to Slack URL changes
  • Messages are not actually deleted despite indications
  • Paid version is not worth the cost
  • Convenience of bulk deleting messages
  • Does not delete messages in Slackbot channel
  • Useful for deleting large numbers of messages
  • Expensive compared to other options
  • Requires reloading or restarting to delete further messages
User reviews
it does not delete anything and i have the latest verion
by Vesile KILIC, 2020-08-23

this is really help full
by Indra Baraily, 2020-06-24

I installed ver 2.0 basic and for admin. I reset my profile with no other extensions and refreshed the slack application and it is still not working. Both versions flashes red saying messages are being deleted, but they're not. Please advise on a solution.
by Jimmy Pinnock, 2020-03-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Message deleter for Slack does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Message deleter for Slack may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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