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Facebook Messenger for macOS Shuts Down After 5 Years

12/16/2025

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Facebook Messenger for macOS shut down on December 15, 2025, directing users to the web version or mobile apps.
Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the desktop app lasted just over five years amid competition from Zoom.
Meta's decision to merge Messenger back into the Facebook app and shift toward web-based services contributed to the macOS app's decline, and its removal is unlikely to affect users significantly.

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Facebook Messenger for macOS shut down on December 15, 2025, directing users to the web version or mobile apps.
Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the desktop app lasted just over five years amid competition from Zoom.
Meta's decision to merge Messenger back into the Facebook app and shift toward web-based services contributed to the macOS app's decline, and its removal is unlikely to affect users significantly.