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RIP Messenger Desktop: Web is the New Way
15 Dec
Summary
- Facebook Messenger's desktop app is no longer available as of December 15, 2025.
- The app launched during the Covid-19 pandemic but lacked key features.
- Users are now directed to the Facebook website or Messenger.com to continue messaging.
The dedicated desktop application for Facebook Messenger has been discontinued as of December 15, 2025. This native app, which was introduced during the initial phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, has ceased operations for both Mac and Windows users. The company is now directing all users to transition to the Facebook website or the dedicated Messenger.com portal for continued access.
The Messenger desktop app faced limitations, including a restricted number of video call participants and a lack of screen-sharing capabilities, which hampered its utility compared to business communication tools. Meta's strategic decisions, such as reintegrating Messenger into the main Facebook app in 2023 and technological shifts in the desktop version's architecture, signaled its diminishing importance.
Users were previously warned about the app's deprecation, with instructions provided to secure chat histories before the end of the year. Individuals who use Messenger without a Facebook account will be able to log in via Messenger.com. Further transition details are available in Facebook's help center.
