How to Know If a Message Was Delivered on Apple Messages

This updated guide examines How to Know If a Message Was Delivered on Apple Messages and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 2:

iOS

1. Tap on the Messages app.
2. Tap a conversation.
3. Tap on the text field. It's located right above your keyboard.
4. Type in a message.
5. Tap the blue arrow button. Doing so will send your message.
6. Look for 'Delivered' under your last message. It will appear just below the message bubble.
   • If your message does not say 'Delivered', check the top of your screen to see if it says 'Sending…' or 'Sending 1 of X'.
   • If you see nothing listed under your last message, your message has not yet been delivered.
   • If "Send Read Receipts" is enabled by the recipient, then it will change to "Read" once the message has actually been seen.
   • If you see "Sent as a Text Message," that means your message was sent using your carrier's SMS service rather than Apple's iMessage servers.

Method 2of 2:

Mac

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Click on a conversation.
3. Type in a message.
4. Press?Enter.
5. Look for 'Delivered' under your last message. It will appear just below the message bubble.
   • If "Send Read Receipts" is enabled by the recipient, then it will change to "Read" once the message has actually been seen.
   • If you see "Sent as a Text Message," that means your message was sent using your carrier's SMS service rather than Apple's iMessage servers.
   • If you see nothing listed under your last message, your message has not yet been delivered.