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Meta plans to shut down Messenger’s desktop applications for Windows and Mac on December 15. Starting December 16, users will need to access Facebook or use Messenger through the web to continue their chats on their computers, according to a report from CNET. Once the shutdown process begins, Meta will notify users within the app. Users will have 60 days to continue using Messenger before it becomes inaccessible. After this period, the Messenger app on Mac will be blocked, as detailed on its support page.
Meta recommends enabling secure storage in Messenger to preserve chat histories. Users who haven’t activated this feature will need to do so and set up a PIN via the desktop app to save their conversations. When users switch to Facebook.com, their chat histories will remain accessible across all platforms. Those who don’t have a Facebook account but use Messenger will be redirected to Messenger.com, where they can log in without creating a Facebook profile.
In 2014, Meta separated Messenger from Facebook to establish it as an independent messaging service. The company had also been developing a platform intended to integrate Messenger with Instagram Direct Messaging but abandoned these plans in 2023 for reasons that haven’t been disclosed.
Beyond technological improvements, Meta has prioritized enhancing safety and privacy. In September, the company launched Teen Accounts globally—including in Pakistan—to provide a safer, age-appropriate environment for teenagers. This feature automatically restricts who teenagers can communicate with, filters content, and encourages healthier screen time habits.
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