Meta Discontinues Desktop Messenger Applications for Windows and macOS Platforms
Meta Platforms is sunsetting its dedicated Messenger applications for desktop operating systems, with complete removal scheduled for December. The move signals a broader shift toward web-based messaging solutions across Meta’s product ecosystem, according to industry reports.
Desktop Messenger Applications Being Phased Out
Meta Platforms is discontinuing its standalone Messenger applications for desktop computers running Windows and macOS, according to reports from multiple technology news sources. Both applications have already been removed from their respective app stores, and existing users are receiving notifications about the impending complete shutdown scheduled for December.