Overview
- Deleted threads now move to a Trash section for 30 days before permanent removal.
- The folder sits in the account menu next to Archived and Spam & blocked, showing per-conversation message counts.
- Users can restore individual threads, permanently delete them, or empty Trash with a "Delete all" action.
- The feature has been spotted in Google Messages beta version 20260306_02_RC00 and is not widely available to testers.
- The addition, first reported by 9to5Google, arrives alongside work on draft Smart Replies, real-time location sharing, and easier group chat creation.