21 Feb 2026
Meta will shut down Messenger's desktop app and site by April 2026, redirecting users to Facebook.com/messages.
20 Feb 2026
Starting April 2026, Facebook will shut down Messenger.com and its desktop app, redirecting users to facebook.com/messages or the mobile app.
Meta will retire Messenger's desktop app and Messenger.com in 2026, redirecting users to Facebook for messaging.
Meta will discontinue Messenger's desktop app and website by April 2026, redirecting users to Facebook or mobile apps.
29 Dec 2025
Meta shuts down Messenger desktop apps as of 2025-12-15, pivoting to a web-first user experience.
16 Dec 2025
Meta discontinues Messenger desktop app for Mac and Windows. Users transition to web-based messaging options, impacting multitaskers.
Messenger desktop app is no longer available. Users are redirected to Facebook's website or app, with secure chat history options.
15 Dec 2025
Meta ends Messenger desktop app for Windows and macOS as of 2025-12-15. Users advised to transition to messenger.com or the Facebook app.
Meta is closing its desktop Messenger app for Windows and Mac by 2025-12-15, redirecting users to Facebook.com.
02 Dec 2025
Meta will shut down the Messenger desktop app for Windows and macOS on 2023-12-15, pushing users to the Facebook platform.
02 Nov 2025
Meta will end Facebook Messenger app support on Windows and Mac by 2025-12-15, pushing users to web and mobile access.
28 Oct 2025
Meta to end Messenger desktop apps for Windows and Mac on 2025-12-15, prompting users to secure encrypted chats.
25 Oct 2025
Meta closes desktop Messenger apps on Mac and Windows from 2025-12-15; switch to Facebook.com for chatting.
Meta will discontinue Messenger desktop apps by 2025; users to shift to web client.
22 Oct 2025
Meta will end its Messenger desktop app on 2023-12-15 in the UK, pushing users to browser-based access. Many view this as reduced user choice.
21 Oct 2025
Meta will terminate Messenger desktop apps for Windows and macOS by 2025-12-15, shifting users to the web version.
Meta phases out Messenger desktop apps, opts for web. Users should transition to Messenger.com.
Meta plans to end desktop Messenger apps by 2025, shifting focus to web and mobile, impacting enterprise workflows.
18 Oct 2025
Meta will end support for Messenger desktop apps on Windows and macOS by December 2025, pushing users to web-based solutions.
17 Oct 2025
Meta will end its Messenger desktop app for Windows and macOS by 2025-12-15. Users should switch to web or mobile versions and ensure data safety.
Meta will phase out Messenger desktop apps for Windows and Mac by 2025-12-15, moving users to its web version.
Meta will shut down Messenger desktop apps on December 15, 2025, redirecting users to its web platforms to navigate the change.
Messenger desktop app ends on December 15, redirecting users to Facebook. Meta focuses on mobile and web versions.
Meta will discontinue the Messenger desktop app on Windows 11 and macOS by December 14, 2025, urging users to back up chats.
Meta will phase out its Messenger desktop apps within two months, urging users to switch to the web version with secure storage.
Meta will discontinue desktop Messenger apps for Mac and Windows by mid-December, directing users to the web version for continued access.
Meta plans to discontinue the Messenger desktop apps for Windows and Mac by December 15, redirecting users to the Facebook website.
Meta will discontinue its Messenger desktop app for macOS and Windows on 2023-12-15, directing users to browser or mobile versions.
Meta will discontinue Messenger desktop apps for Mac and Windows on 2025-12-15. Users will shift to Facebook.com or Messenger.com.
Meta will end Messenger desktop apps on macOS/Windows by 2025-12-15, redirecting users to web versions for enhanced communication tools.
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