Once the sundowning process begins, users will receive an in-app notification. They will have a 60-day window to continue using Messenger before the app is permanently shut down. If you want to save ...
If you're using Messenger on macOS, you'll want to switch to something else — and probably sooner, rather than later.
Meta will stop developing the Messenger app for Windows and Mac users after December 14, 2025 and suggest using the website or FB app.
The desktop Messenger app is being retired, but chats will still be accessible through Facebook and Messenger on the web.