Meta has announced the discontinuation of its Messenger app for Mac, effective within the next 60 days. Users will need to transition to using Facebook's website for messaging services.
Deprecation Timeline and User Notification
The Messenger app for Mac will no longer be available for download, and access for current users will cease after 60 days. Users will receive in-app notifications to alert them of this change and the necessity of transitioning to the web version for continued messaging capabilities.
- The Messenger app for Mac will be discontinued within 60 days from the announcement.
- New downloads of the app are already disabled as of the communication date.
- In-app notifications will inform current users about the deprecation and encourage migration to the web.
Impact on User Experience
While the reasons behind this decision remain undisclosed, affected users are advised to make alternate arrangements, including saving chat history before the transition, especially for those not utilizing secure storage. Meta encourages current app users to delete the Messenger app post-deprecation to avoid any confusion or malfunction.
This strategic shift directs all message traffic to the web, potentially simplifying platform maintenance for Meta but altering user experience for desktop users accustomed to the app.
