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Meta To Retire Messenger Desktop In April 2026
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After years of serving as a go-to platform for quick chats on desktop, Messenger.com is preparing to sign off for good.
Meta Platforms has announced that starting April 2026, it will discontinue both Messenger.com and the standalone Messenger desktop application. The decision marks a significant transition for users who prefer typing messages from their laptops or office computers rather than their phones.
Despite the shutdown, users won’t lose access to their conversations. Instead of logging in through Messenger.com, anyone attempting to visit the site will automatically be redirected to Facebook’s messaging section. Messaging services will now live entirely within Facebook’s main website, combining social networking and private conversations into a single web experience.
Meta described the move as part of a broader effort to streamline its digital ecosystem. By consolidating Messenger’s web functions into Facebook, the company aims to simplify navigation and reduce the need for multiple platforms offering similar services.
For mobile users, operations remain unchanged. The Messenger app on smartphones and tablets will continue to function normally, allowing users to send messages, make calls, and access chat histories without disruption.
Users who rely on Messenger without maintaining a Facebook account will still be able to view and manage their conversations through the mobile app. Meta also reassured users that chat history can be restored on supported platforms using their personal security PIN.
As April 2026 approaches, Messenger on desktop won’t disappear entirely—it will simply transition into a new setup under Facebook’s main platform, reflecting Meta’s ongoing push toward a more integrated online experience.
Meta Platforms has announced that starting April 2026, it will discontinue both Messenger.com and the standalone Messenger desktop application. The decision marks a significant transition for users who prefer typing messages from their laptops or office computers rather than their phones.
Despite the shutdown, users won’t lose access to their conversations. Instead of logging in through Messenger.com, anyone attempting to visit the site will automatically be redirected to Facebook’s messaging section. Messaging services will now live entirely within Facebook’s main website, combining social networking and private conversations into a single web experience.
Meta described the move as part of a broader effort to streamline its digital ecosystem. By consolidating Messenger’s web functions into Facebook, the company aims to simplify navigation and reduce the need for multiple platforms offering similar services.
For mobile users, operations remain unchanged. The Messenger app on smartphones and tablets will continue to function normally, allowing users to send messages, make calls, and access chat histories without disruption.
Users who rely on Messenger without maintaining a Facebook account will still be able to view and manage their conversations through the mobile app. Meta also reassured users that chat history can be restored on supported platforms using their personal security PIN.
As April 2026 approaches, Messenger on desktop won’t disappear entirely—it will simply transition into a new setup under Facebook’s main platform, reflecting Meta’s ongoing push toward a more integrated online experience.
Feb 18, 2026
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