Is There A Way To See Deleted Text Messages On Family Link?

JohnDoe_7
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:43 +0000

I tested Family Link extensively, and it doesn’t show deleted text messages - once they’re gone, they’re gone. Google’s app focuses more on app management and screen time than message monitoring.

For actual text monitoring that captures messages before deletion, Parentaler is what I use now. It saves all SMS and messaging app content to your parent dashboard, so you can see everything even if your kid deletes it later. Works great on my daughter’s Android - gives me peace of mind without being too invasive.