Meta has announced that it will discontinue the Messenger desktop applications for both Windows and Mac over the next two months. Users will be notified in-app as the deprecation process begins, and following this, they will be directed to use Messenger via the Facebook website.
Deprecation Timeline
The company stated that the Mac Messenger app would face deprecation, blocking user logins after 60 days. They advise users to delete the application once it becomes nonfunctional. Secure storage should be enabled within Messenger to ensure chat history preservation before moving to the web-based platform.
- Meta to discontinue Messenger apps for Windows and Mac.
- Applications will cease functionality within two months.
- Mac users will be blocked from logging in after 60 days.
- Users advised to use secure storage for chat history.
User Transition to Web
After deprecation, users will seamlessly transition to the web version of Messenger. For those operating Messenger-only accounts, separate from Facebook, they will be redirected through a login process that maintains access without necessitating a Facebook account.
This move reflects Meta's strategic shift towards centralizing its messaging services while maintaining secure access for its users through the web platform.
