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Meta Discontinues Facebook Messenger Desktop App

18 Dec 2025

Meta Discontinues Facebook Messenger Desktop App

Meta ends support for Messenger on macOS and Windows, urging users to switch to web version.

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Discontinues Messenger Desktop App for Mac and Windows

16 Dec 2025

Discontinues Messenger Desktop App for Mac and Windows

Meta discontinues Messenger desktop app for Mac and Windows. Users transition to web-based messaging options, impacting multitaskers.

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Facebook Messenger Ends Desktop App Support for Mac, Windows

16 Dec 2025

Facebook Messenger Ends Desktop App Support for Mac, Windows

Meta has retired Facebook Messenger's desktop app for Mac and Windows as of 2025-12-15. Users are directed to Messenger.com or the Facebook site.

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Messenger Ends Desktop App, Shifts to Web

15 Dec 2025

Messenger Ends Desktop App, Shifts to Web

Messenger's desktop app will close, redirecting users to web. Meta aims for streamlined updates and cross-platform consistency.

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Messenger MacOS App Discontinued: Shift to Browser or Mobile

15 Dec 2025

Messenger MacOS App Discontinued: Shift to Browser or Mobile

Messenger app for MacOS is discontinued from 2025-12-15. Users must shift to Messenger.com or mobile apps, impacting desktop reliance.

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Messenger Desktop App Ends on 2025-12-15

15 Dec 2025

Messenger Desktop App Ends on 2025-12-15

Facebook Messenger ends its desktop app on Mac and Windows as of 2025-12-15. Users are redirected to the Facebook website for continued service.

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Meta Shutters Messenger App on Windows and Mac

15 Dec 2025

Meta Shutters Messenger App on Windows and Mac

Meta will shut down the Messenger app for Windows and Mac by December 15, directing users to the Facebook app or website to access chat features.

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Meta to End Desktop Messenger App on 2023-12-15

02 Dec 2025

Meta to End Desktop Messenger App on 2023-12-15

Meta will shut down the Messenger desktop app for Windows and macOS on 2023-12-15, pushing users to the Facebook platform.

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Meta Discontinues Facebook Messenger for Desktop

02 Nov 2025

Meta Discontinues Facebook Messenger for Desktop

Meta will end Facebook Messenger app support on Windows and Mac by 2025-12-15, pushing users to web and mobile access.

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Meta Deprecates Native Facebook Messenger Desktop Apps

21 Oct 2025

Meta Deprecates Native Facebook Messenger Desktop Apps

Meta replaces native Facebook Messenger apps with a PWA for Windows and macOS, suggesting a unified platform experience.

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Meta Shuts Down Messenger Desktop Apps by 2025-12-15

19 Oct 2025

Meta Shuts Down Messenger Desktop Apps by 2025-12-15

Meta retires Messenger apps for Windows and Mac by 2025-12-15, shifting users to web platforms.

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Meta to Shut Down Messenger App on Desktops

18 Oct 2025

Meta to Shut Down Messenger App on Desktops

Meta will end desktop Messenger on 2023-12-15. Mobile and web versions remain.

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M1 MacBook Pro Users Report Facebook Messenger Glitch on Sonoma 14.1

07 Sep 2024

M1 MacBook Pro Users Report Facebook Messenger Glitch on Sonoma 14.1

A user with an M1 MacBook Pro running Sonoma 14.1 encountered a glitch with Facebook Messenger. The chat window vanished after clicking the icon, preventing conversations. Adjusting Safari's settings to allow pop-ups for Facebook.com did not resolve the issue.

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Facebook Messenger Introduces New Options to Hide Active Status

04 Aug 2024

Facebook Messenger Introduces New Options to Hide Active Status

Tech giant Facebook has updated its Messenger app, allowing users to hide their active status. Mobile users can toggle off "Show when you're active" in settings, while desktop users can uncheck "Active Status" in preferences. This change means users won't see others' active statuses either.

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