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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.

30 Oct 2025

Meta to Discontinue Messenger Desktop Apps by December

Meta announced it will end Messenger apps for Mac and Windows by 2023-12-15, shifting users to web access.

30 Oct 2025

Meta Shuts Down Messenger Desktop Apps for Mac, Windows

Meta ends Messenger desktop support for Mac, Windows on 2025-12-15; users advised to backup chat history.

23 Oct 2025

Meta Ends Messenger Apps for Windows and macOS by 2025

Meta will phase out Messenger apps on Windows and macOS by 2025 for streamlined operations, affecting desktop users.

21 Oct 2025

Meta Discontinues Messenger Desktop Apps

Meta discontinues Messenger desktop apps for Windows and macOS, directing users to web versions by December 2025.

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.

21 Oct 2025

Meta Deprecates Messenger Desktop App by December 15

Meta will stop supporting the Messenger desktop app on 2025-12-15, urging users to secure chat history. Affects Windows and Mac users.

21 Oct 2025

Meta Discontinues Messenger App on Desktop by December 2025

Meta will end support for Messenger on Windows and Mac on 2025-12-15, prompting users to save chat history and explore alternatives.

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.

17 Oct 2025

Meta Discontinuing Messenger on Mac and Windows

Meta is retiring the Messenger app on Mac and Windows by December 15, 2025. Desktop users are advised to switch to web versions.

17 Oct 2025

Meta to Deprecate Messenger Apps on Windows, macOS

Meta will cease support for Messenger on Windows and macOS, notifying users in-app about the change and encouraging app removal.

17 Oct 2025

Meta to Discontinue Messenger Desktop Apps in December

Meta will shut down Messenger desktop apps for Windows and Mac by December 15, urging users to switch to web versions.

17 Oct 2025

Meta to Shut Down Messenger Desktop App by December 2025

Meta will retire the Messenger desktop app for Windows and Mac by 2025-12-15, redirecting users to its web platform.

17 Oct 2025

Meta to Stop Messenger Desktop Apps by December

Meta will discontinue its Messenger desktop apps on December 15, redirecting users to browser-based messaging.

17 Oct 2025

Meta to Retire Messenger Desktop Apps for Mac and Windows

Meta will close Messenger desktop apps on macOS and Windows, steering users to web versions for messaging continuity.

17 Oct 2025

Meta to End Messenger Desktop Apps by December 15

Meta to discontinue Messenger desktop apps for Mac and Windows by December 15, 2025, redirecting users to Facebook.com.

17 Oct 2025

Meta Ends Support for Messenger App on Mac

Meta discontinues Messenger for Mac in 60 days, directing users to the web.

17 Sep 2024

Meta Enhances Messenger with First-Person View Sharing on Quest Headsets

Meta has updated Messenger on Horizon OS for Quest headsets, enabling users to share their first-person perspective during video calls. The update includes a landscape format and resizable screen. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses now support first-person view sharing in WhatsApp and Messenger calls.

07 Sep 2024

Meta Introduces Third-Party Messaging Integration for WhatsApp, Messenger

Meta is launching a feature for WhatsApp and Messenger in Europe to connect with third-party messaging services like Telegram and Signal. This complies with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, allowing users to manage messages from multiple platforms. Group chat support and calling features will follow.

07 Sep 2024

Meta to Integrate WhatsApp and Messenger with Third-Party Apps in Europe

Meta is enhancing WhatsApp and Messenger to work with third-party chat apps in Europe, complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act. Users will receive notifications when integration is ready, enabling advanced messaging features and cross-platform group chats by next year, with calls by 2027.

07 Sep 2024

Meta Enhances Interoperability for WhatsApp and Messenger Under EU DMA

Meta is enhancing interoperability for WhatsApp and Messenger to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act. Users will soon connect with various messaging services, enabling group chats and video calls. Meta will notify users about third-party app compatibility and introduce a new onboarding process.

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.

06 Sep 2024

Meta to Integrate Third-Party Messaging Services into WhatsApp, Messenger

Meta will integrate third-party messaging services into WhatsApp and Messenger for EU users, enabling message management from multiple apps. New notifications, enhanced messaging features, and group chat functionalities are planned. This initiative complies with the EU's Digital Markets Act.

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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