In a bit of sad internet news, Meta has decided to axe the Facebook Messenger app for Windows and Mac computers on December 15 (2025). Ending the ability to make use of a separate window for all of ...

Meta will warn WhatsApp and Messenger users against potential scams while sharing tools to help keep their accounts secure. The company says it has detected and disrupted close to 8 million criminal ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Meta's Messenger is one of the most popular chat services in the world, but in the coming months, its desktop apps will ...

Messenger made its triumphant return to the Facebook app back in 2023, with end-to-end encryption finally arriving later that year. Since then, you've still been able to access Messenger through the ...

TL;DR: Meta is discontinuing the Messenger desktop apps for Windows and macOS, removing them from the Microsoft Store and App Store. Users will need to switch to the web or mobile versions for ...

Messenger App for Windows and Mac Will Shut Down Later This Year Meta says it will deprecate the app on Dec. 15, at which point 'you’ll be blocked' from using it and should delete it from your ...

Both desktop apps have been removed from app stores and will stop working in December. Both desktop apps have been removed from app stores and will stop working in December. is a senior editor and ...

For macOS and Windows users who depend on Messenger, a significant change is on the horizon. Facebook has declared its intention to cease support for its Desktop applications. This discontinuation has ...

Meta officially announced the end of the desktop version of its popular messaging app, Messenger, for both Mac and Windows devices. The decision will take effect starting December 15. According to a ...

Meta has announced that it will discontinue its standalone Messenger apps for Windows and Mac computers, and the apps will likely stop working after 60 days from now (probably on December 15, 2025).

Meta is shutting down its dedicated Messenger desktop apps for Mac and Windows starting December 15. Users will need to use the Facebook website for messaging after this date. This move signals a ...

Meta is discontinuing its stand-alone Messenger desktop apps for Windows and macOS on December 15, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. After this date, users will no longer be able to log into the ...