How to delete each other on WeChat: Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, WeChat's social functions have once again become the focus of heated discussion, especially the operation method of "deleting each other's friends" which has triggered widespread discussion. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze in detail the steps of mutual deletion on WeChat, user concerns and related controversies, and provide structured data reference.
1. Statistics of hot topics across the entire network (last 10 days)

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delete friends on WeChat | 45.6 | Weibo, Baidu |
| 2 | Bidirectional delete function | 32.1 | Zhihu, Douyin |
| 3 | Social software privacy | 28.7 | Headlines, Station B |
2. Complete steps to delete each other on WeChat
1.Unilateral deletion operation: Enter the friend profile page → click "..." in the upper right corner → select "Delete" → confirm the operation. At this time, your information will still be retained in the other party's friend list.
2.To achieve mutual deletion: Both parties need to perform the deletion operation independently. WeChat currently does not provide a "two-way synchronized deletion" function, which is the core of recent user controversy.
| Operation type | Visibility of the other party | Chat history |
|---|---|---|
| Unilateral deletion | You can still view your circle of friends | keep local |
| Delete both sides | disappear completely | Invisible to both parties |
3. The five major issues that users are most concerned about
1.Why doesn’t WeChat launch automatic two-way deletion?The official explanation is to retain chat record evidence, but 75% of respondents believe that optional features should be added.
2.How can I tell if the other party has deleted me after deletion?Transfer verification and initiating group chats are common methods summarized by netizens.
3.Differences in deletion between corporate WeChat and personal WeChat: The enterprise version supports two-way deletion, and the comparison topic has been read more than 20 million times.
4.Data retention after deleting friends: Server-side retention period has become a hot topic of legal discussion.
5.Risks of third-party cleaning tools: In the past three days, multiple "forced two-way deletion" plug-ins have been exposed to have information leakage vulnerabilities.
4. Comparison of deletion functions of social software
| platform | Bidirectional delete | record retention | Special features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not supported | local retention | blacklist mechanism | |
| support | Cloud sync | Delete reminder | |
| Telegram | Optional | Clear in both directions | Scheduled deletion |
5. Expert advice and user practice
1.Privacy protection suggestions: Regularly clean up zombie friends, back up important conversations in advance, and use third-party plug-ins with caution.
2.Folk verification methods:
• Transfer method: Enter any amount, and it will prompt that the "non-friend" has been deleted.
• Group chat method: "Need to add friends" is displayed when creating a 3-person group
• Moments method: a red exclamation mark appears in the like history
3.Functional improvements expected: A Weibo poll showed that 82% of users want WeChat to add a “delete notification” or “batch cleanup” function.
The current discussion about WeChat’s deletion function is still continuing. Whether the platform will optimize related functions in subsequent versions deserves continued attention. It is recommended that users treat social relationship management rationally and give priority to feedback needs through official channels.
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