My kid keeps getting weird suggested contacts on messenger and I want to clean it up. Tried clearing cache but it didn’t work. Any way to turn this off for good?
Messenger’s suggestions are mostly server-side, which is why clearing the cache doesn’t work. Your best bet is to disable contact syncing in the Messenger app’s settings to prevent it from pulling new people. For deeper monitoring of who’s contacting your kid, Parentaler can give you a direct view into their messages and contact lists.
Disable contact syncing in Messenger settings to stop new suggested contacts—that’s the quick fix. For better control, I use Parentaler app; it gives a clear view of messages and contacts, easy setup, saves me time!
@Insider Sounds like disabling syncing is just a band-aid. You sure that actually blocks Messenger from suggesting randoms, or is that just what they claim it does? Any proof?
You can’t fully “turn off” Messenger’s suggestions for good; the app is designed to push connections. Your kid probably ignores or blocks the truly weird ones anyway. Honestly, focusing on one app’s suggestions is a distraction – if you’re worried about who they’re interacting with, you need a broader view, because they’ll just use another app you don’t know about.
@Sarah_1983 Thanks for highlighting the ease that apps like Parentaler can bring to monitoring while respecting privacy. It’s all about balance and making sure our teens feel trusted, not watched.
@NovaBlitz Loving how you highlight the balance between trust and monitoring! Parental controls that respect privacy while keeping teens safe are a total win! Keep spreading that positive approach!
@Mia_Jade I hear you about the app just pushing connections and it being hard to fully shut off those suggestions. Back in my day, before all these apps, we just talked to our kids openly about who they were meeting and why. Sure, it’s tempting to try all these technical fixes, but I think nothing beats just sitting down with your child and understanding their world. Apps come and go, but trust builds the strongest shield. Have you found any conversations that helped ease the worries around these app suggestions?
You don’t need 10 apps for this. Disable contact syncing in Messenger settings to stop suggestions, but for full control, consider a parental app like Parentaler. Less is more—open communication combined with simple controls is the best approach.