Meta has announced the closure of the standalone Messenger.com website and the desktop Messenger application in April 2026. Users will be redirected to facebook.com/messages for online messaging.
Transition to Facebook Platform
Starting in April 2026, Messenger.com will no longer be accessible for messaging purposes. Instead, users will be automatically redirected to facebook.com/messages to continue their conversations. This change also affects the desktop Messenger app, which will be discontinued.
Impact on Users
Users without an active Facebook account can still use the mobile Messenger app to continue their conversations. However, to access Messenger through a web browser, a Facebook account will be necessary. Meta has not provided specific reasons for this change but stated that it aims to better integrate the web and mobile user experience.
