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Meta Discontinues Standalone Messenger Desktop Applications for Windows and macOS

Meta Platforms will terminate its standalone Messenger desktop applications for both Windows and Mac operating systems this December. Users will be automatically redirected to Facebook’s web platform to access their messaging services. The company is providing migration instructions to preserve chat histories during this transition.

Messenger Desktop Applications Being Phased Out

Meta Platforms will discontinue its standalone Messenger applications for desktop computers running Windows and macOS, according to reports confirmed by the company. Sources indicate the shutdown will take effect December 15, after which users will be automatically redirected to the Facebook website to access messaging services.