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Meta kills Messenger’s native desktop apps, forcing a web-only future on Mac and Windows

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As of May 2026: Desktop-native era ended; supported desktop access becomes web-based

On December 15, 2025, Meta effectively bricked Messenger's standalone desktop apps: no more logins, no native client. Users got pushed to Messenger.com or Facebook.com.

Updated May 15