Meta executives proceeded with a plan to encrypt the messaging services connected to its Facebook and Instagram apps despite ...

These instructions apply to the Messenger app on your mobile device. Now, even if you open Messenger to read or send messages, it won't show that you're online. This is a great way to discourage your ...

Court filings show Meta executives warned in 2019 that encrypting Messenger could reduce child exploitation reporting to authorities.

Messenger web users will be redirected to Facebook's chat interface after the shutdown. Meta previously retired the desktop apps for Mac and Windows.

Messenger on desktop is about to change forever as Meta shuts down its web version. Millions of users may soon be forced back ...

Meta is shutting down Messenger’s stand-alone desktop apps for Windows and Mac on December 15, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. Starting December 15, users will no longer be able to ...

Meta is shutting down its standalone Messenger website, the company shared in a help page. Starting April 2026, the website will no longer be available. If users still want to send and receive ...

Recent news on Meta’s Messenger has been confirmed. The Messenger standalone website will be gone from April 2026. This ...