Meta to End Messenger Apps for Windows, macOS by December

Meta will discontinue its Messenger desktop apps for Windows and macOS this December, impacting current users.

App Deprecation Timeline

Meta has removed the Messenger desktop apps from the Microsoft Store and Mac App Store. Windows users will lose access to the app on 2025-12-14. macOS users have a 60-day grace period before their app is fully blocked.

Alternative Access Options

After December, Messenger users on Windows will have to switch to either the Facebook app or the web version of Messenger. MacOS users will need to access Messenger via the web. This move aligns with Meta's plan to shift some functionalities to a web-wrapper approach, which aims to simplify development.

Strategic Shift

The shift to a web-focused approach may streamline Meta's services, including integration efforts for platforms like WhatsApp.

Update: 23 Jun 2026