Meta will close the standalone Messenger website, messenger.com, in April 2026. After the shutdown, users will be redirected to facebook.com/messages for messaging services.
Transition to Facebook Platform
This move follows Meta's decision last year to discontinue Messenger desktop apps for Windows and Mac. The company aims to streamline its platforms by consolidating messaging services under Facebook's web platform.
Continued Access via Mobile and Web
Despite the shutdown of messenger.com, users can continue to access messaging services via the Messenger mobile app on iOS and Android, or through Facebook's web platform. Desktop users are advised to back up important conversations and ensure they have their Facebook login details ready.
