Messenger has recently found itself at the center of a whirlwind of misinformation following Meta’s announcement regarding the discontinuation of the Messenger website, effective April of this year.
Clarifying the Changes
In an official advisory, Facebook’s parent company confirmed that the messenger.com domain will be retired, directing users to the messaging feature integrated within facebook.com/messages. This transition aims to streamline the user experience, allowing individuals to continue their conversations seamlessly on the Facebook platform or via the Messenger mobile application.
The statement reassured users, noting, “After messenger.com goes away, you will be automatically redirected to use facebook.com/messages for messaging on a computer. You can continue your conversations there or on the Messenger mobile app.” It further emphasized that those who currently engage with Messenger without a Facebook account can still access their chats through the Messenger mobile app.
In light of the recent announcement, and following the closure of the standalone Messenger desktop applications for Windows and macOS in December 2025, social media platforms have been rife with speculation about the potential shutdown of Messenger itself. However, it’s important to clarify that the core messaging service remains fully operational and accessible through both the Facebook website and the mobile app.
For users who have relied on the Messenger web browser without a Facebook account, the transition will require them to either create a new Facebook account or reactivate an existing one to maintain access to their conversations.
