Meta to discontinue Messenger desktop apps—what you should know

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00:00Meta to discontinue Messenger desktop apps, what you should know.

00:04Meta will officially shut down its standalone Messenger desktop apps for Windows and Mac on December 15th.

00:10That means if you try to log into Messenger on your computer after that date,

00:14you'll be redirected to the Facebook website, where you can continue your chat adventures in browser, whether you like it or not.

00:20Users won't be caught off guard.

00:23Meta is sending in-app notifications to inform people that Messenger's desktop app is being phased out,

00:28allowing 60 days before it becomes obsolete.

00:31Apple Insider noted the shift from native to progressive web app in September 2024, which many criticized for unreliability.

00:40This change was seen as a precursor to the end of Messenger as a genuine desktop app.

00:45The company hasn't given a direct reason, but as CNET reports, most users prefer messaging via phones or browsers.

00:52To prepare for shutdown, Meta advises activating secure storage and setting up a PIN to preserve chat history.

01:00Once on Facebook.com, messages should transition smoothly if you trust Meta's cloud.

01:05Windows users can use the Facebook desktop app, which is essentially the website in a new window.

01:10Both Mac and Windows users can head to Messenger.com.

01:13If you're craving a real app, there are independent projects like Caprine floating around.

01:18Or you could consider jumping to alternative messaging platforms like Signal, Telegram, or Discord for a more native experience.

01:26The bottom line, Meta is clearly nudging or shoving everyone to the web.

01:30So if you've been clinging to the Messenger desktop apps, it's time to say goodbye.

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