Facebook's Messenger app gets a counterpart for PCs and laptops! The Silicon Valley-based tech company aims to connect more people through the Messenger Desktop. Some of the highlights of the app include a larger screen for video calls, auto-adding of contacts with the Messenger app, easy access to messages and notifications while multitasking, muting and snoozing of notifications, chat synchronization across connected devices, exclusive GIFs to send, and Dark Mode for saving the laptop's battery. The Messenger Desktop is now available via the Microsoft Store and Mac App Store for free. The Messenger desktop app is set to be shut down for Windows and Mac users on December 15, 2025. Users will no longer be able to log into the apps and will be redirected to Facebook for Messenger access. As for Windows users, users are encouraged to use the web version or Facebook desktop app. To check out the former, just go to Messenger settings and tap Privacy & Safety. Read more in our articles including "Facebook releases Messenger Dekstop" and "Messenger desktop app to shut down for Windows and Mac on December 15".
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Jun 25, 2026Facebook's Messenger app gets a counterpart for PCs and laptops! The Silicon Valley-based tech company aims to connect more people through the Messenger Desktop.
Some of the highlights of the app include a larger screen for video calls, auto-adding of contacts with the Messenger app, easy access to messages and notifications while multitasking, muting and snoozing of notifications, chat synchronization across connected devices, exclusive GIFs to send, and Dark Mode for saving the laptop's battery. The Messenger Desktop is now available via the Microsoft Store and Mac App Store for free. The Messenger desktop app is set to be shut down for Windows and Mac users on December 15, 2025.
Our coverage of Messenger Desktop for Windows 10 includes: "Facebook releases Messenger Dekstop"; "Messenger desktop app to shut down for Windows and Mac on December 15"; "Windows 7 Preview: Less of the Same". Each article provides unique insights and information.