Meta Discontinues Messenger Desktop Apps

21 Oct 2025

Meta is ending support for its Messenger desktop apps for both Windows and macOS, directing users to web versions by December 2025. Users have been notified of the change through in-app prompts.

End of Desktop App Support

On Windows, the Messenger desktop app will cease functionality on 2025-12-14. macOS users have a 60-day period to transition, after which access will be blocked.

  • Meta ends Messenger desktop support for Windows/macOS.
  • Windows app to stop on 2025-12-14.
  • macOS app users must switch within 60 days.

Switching to Web Versions

Messenger will continue operating through web browsers. Windows users can access Messenger via the Facebook app or browser, while macOS users will use browser access exclusively.

Meta adopts a web-centric model: WhatsApp on Windows to load as a WebView.

Preparing for the Change

Users are advised to save chat histories and switch to browser-based Messenger. Enable secure storage by navigating to Settings > Privacy and safety > End-to-end encrypted chats > Message storage, then activate secure storage.

For those using Messenger without a Facebook account, continue through Messenger.com.

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