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# getDeletedMessageCount

Retrieves the count of deleted inbox messages for the device.

## Syntax

```dart
Future<int?> getDeletedMessageCount()
```

## Returns

- `Future<int?>` - Returns the number of deleted messages, or `null` if the count cannot be determined.

## Example

```dart
int? deletedCount = await SfmcSdk.getDeletedMessageCount();
if (deletedCount != null) {
  print('Deleted messages: $deletedCount');
} else {
  print('Unable to get deleted message count');
}
```

## Related Methods

- [getMessageCount()](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/marketing/mobile-unified-sdk/references/engagement-mobile-sdk-reference/flutter_getMessageCount.md)
- [getReadMessageCount()](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/marketing/mobile-unified-sdk/references/engagement-mobile-sdk-reference/flutter_getReadMessageCount.md)
- [getUnreadMessageCount()](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/marketing/mobile-unified-sdk/references/engagement-mobile-sdk-reference/flutter_getUnreadMessageCount.md)