Meta Is Shuttering Its Messenger Apps for Mac and Windows

Core Points - Meta is discontinuing its desktop Messenger apps for Windows and Mac, effective December 15, redirecting users to Facebook for continued chat functionality [1][3] - Users will receive an in-app notification when the shutdown process begins, with a 60-day window to use Messenger before it is permanently shut down [2] - The Messenger desktop app is no longer available on the Apple App Store, and users without a Facebook account will be redirected to Messenger.com after the shutdown [3] User Guidance - Users are advised to activate secure storage to save chat history before the app is permanently removed, as chat history will be lost otherwise [2] - After December 15, attempts to access Messenger on desktop will result in redirection to Facebook.com for those with accounts [3]