How to recover deleted whatsapp messages (guide)

Android

If your WhatsApp messages were backed up to Google Drive or included in a local backup:

1. Uninstall WhatsApp.
2. Reinstall WhatsApp from the official app store.
3. Verify the same phone number.
4. Sign in with the same Google account used for the backup.
5. When WhatsApp finds the backup, tap Restore.
6. Wait for the restoration to finish.

iPhone

If you previously backed up WhatsApp to iCloud:

1. Uninstall WhatsApp mb.
2. Reinstall it from the App Store.
3. Verify the same phone number.
4. Make sure you’re using the same Apple ID/iCloud account.
5. Tap Restore Chat History when prompted.

Important

If there was no backup from before the messages were deleted, WhatsApp generally cannot restore those messages from its servers.

Also, be careful with apps claiming they can recover any deleted WhatsApp message they may request access to your private notifications or chats.