Meta is killing off standalone Mac and Windows Messenger apps

If you're using Messenger on macOS, you'll want to switch to something else — and probably sooner, rather than later.

How to clear the Messenger app's cache on an iPhone or Android

There are two ways to clear Messenger's cache, depending on whether you're using an Android, or an iPhone or iPad.

Meta is axing the Messenger app on Mac and and Windows, but hasn’t told us why

From December 15, the Messenger app on Mac and Windows devices will cease to exist, and the company has already removed it ...
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Meta Pulls the Plug on Messenger for Mac

Meta has confirmed it will shut down its Messenger app for macOS and Windows, steering users to its web and mobile platforms ...

Meta is killing off Messenger’s Mac app for unknown reasons

Meta is killing off Facebook Messenger’s dedicated Mac app and pushing all users to the Facebook website for their messaging needs instead.

How to turn on dark mode on the Facebook Messenger mobile app

Facebook Messenger's dark mode changes the app's typically bright white background to black, which is easier on the eyes and ...

Meta To Shut Down Messenger Desktop Apps For Mac And Windows: Here’s Why

Messenger est mort sur PC, vive Threads ? ➡️ pic.twitter.com/PSsBgh1BPE — 01net (@01net) October 16, 2025 Meta has announced that its standalone Messenger desktop apps for Mac and Windows will be ...