Meta is discontinuing its standalone Messenger app for Mac and Windows operating systems. The app will be removed from these platforms on December 15. The company has not provided any explanation for the decision.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced the discontinuation of its Messenger desktop application for Mac and Windows users. According to reports, the app will cease to be available and supported starting December 15, 2025, aligning with the publication date of the news in October 2025.
This move affects users who rely on the dedicated Messenger app for desktop messaging, forcing them to transition to alternative access methods, such as web-based versions through browsers. The decision comes without any official statement from Meta on the reasons behind it, leaving speculation to users and observers about potential shifts in product strategy or resource allocation.
The Messenger app, launched years ago to provide seamless communication on desktop devices, has been a key part of Meta's ecosystem. However, with no further details released, the impact on user experience remains a point of uncertainty. TechRadar highlighted the abrupt nature of the announcement, noting that Meta 'hasn’t told us why' in their coverage published on October 17, 2025.