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

Meta will stop developing the Messenger app for Windows and Mac users after December 14, 2025 and suggest using the website or FB app.

Starting December 15, users will no longer be able to log into the apps and will be automatically redirected to the Facebook website to access Messenger.

The desktop Messenger app is being retired, but chats will still be accessible through Facebook and Messenger on the web.

Meta is discontinuing its desktop Messenger apps for Windows and Mac. As of Dec. 15, you'll need to head to Facebook to ...

Wave goodbye to Messenger desktop apps! On December 15, Meta is steering users towards the Facebook website for seamless ...

The standalone app of Facebook Messenger for Windows and Mac will be discontinued later this year. Meta has confirmed this.

Messenger est mort sur PC, vive Threads ? ➡️ pic.twitter.com/PSsBgh1BPE — 01net (@01net) October 16, 2025 Meta has announced ...