Meta is ending its standalone Messenger apps for Windows and macOS by December 2025. Users will transition to alternative platforms, such as the web version.
Phase-Out Timeline
Windows users will lose access to the Messenger app by 2025-12-14, while macOS users can access the app until December 2025. The apps have already been removed from Microsoft and Mac App Stores.
- Windows Messenger app: Ends on 2025-12-14.
- macOS Messenger app: Phases out by December 2025.
- App availability removed from stores as of announcement.
Transition Options
After the shutdown, Windows users can message through the Facebook app or the Messenger web version. Mac users will need to transition exclusively to web-based messaging.
Meta advises users to set up secure storage and a PIN before switching to ensure chat history remains accessible across devices.
Meta's Simplification Strategy
This move aligns with Meta's strategy to streamline desktop applications. The company plans to transition WhatsApp users to a web-based version for Windows soon, following a similar approach.
