Meta is terminating the desktop Messenger app for Mac and Windows, effective 2025-12-15, recommending users switch to the mobile or web versions. Post shutdown, users are directed to Facebook.com for Messenger access.
Shutdown Details
Meta announced the end of support for the Messenger desktop app and will redirect app traffic to the Messenger web application. The desktop app will cease to accept logins after the closure. Over three billion individuals use Facebook monthly, according to Meta.
Security and Transition
Before transitioning, Meta encourages desktop app users to enable secure storage and set up a PIN to save chat history. The path for secure storage setup involves navigating: Settings > Privacy & Safety > End-To-End Encrypted Chats > Message Storage. End-to-end encryption, as described by Meta, limits message access to conversation participants only.
User Impact
The shutdown affects numerous devices, including more than 1.4 billion Windows PCs and an estimated 100 million Mac users globally. Messenger users must prepare for the switch to ensure continued access to their communication and data.
