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February 17, 2026

Facebook to Retire its Messenger.com Web App April

Facebook plans to phase out its Messenger.com web application in April, following the discontinuation of desktop applications for Windows and macOS. Users will be redirected to facebook.com/messages for messaging on a computer. This change primarily affects users in the European Economic Area (EEA) using Messenger without a Facebook account, who will only be able to use the Messenger mobile app thereafter. Messenger accounts can be created using just an email address, and the platform offers end-to-end encryption for conversations. However, certain features will not be available to those without a Facebook account. Facebook Messenger competes with WhatsApp, which also focuses on end-to-end encryption and has robust desktop applications and a web interface.

AppWizard

December 18, 2025

What replaced secret conversations? Is Messenger encrypted?

Facebook Messenger has discontinued its “secret conversations” feature as part of its transition to default end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for eligible one-on-one chats. E2EE now protects personal messages and media shared within those conversations, including audio and video calls, while standard encryption is still used for business chats, Marketplace messages, and community chats. E2EE on Messenger utilizes the Signal Protocol for message encryption and the Labyrinth Protocol for encrypting messaging history across devices. Users can verify E2EE status by checking chat settings and can manage their E2EE conversations through the app's privacy settings. Disappearing messages remain available, and while Messenger shares E2EE features with WhatsApp and Signal, it currently applies this encryption solely to personal, one-on-one chats.

AppWizard

September 11, 2025

Facebook is Getting Rid of Community Chats

Facebook will soon discontinue its group chat feature, Community Chats, due to low user engagement. Launched in 2022, the feature aimed to facilitate discussions among group members through Messenger but did not attract the expected interest. Users generally prefer to engage within the Facebook environment rather than extending discussions to other platforms. This decision follows the discontinuation of Facebook's audio discussion rooms in 2023 for similar reasons. The trend indicates that Facebook group members favor interactions that occur within the app rather than through separate messaging alerts. Additionally, there seems to be a cultural difference in user preferences, with Western users favoring separate applications for specific purposes compared to audiences in Asia.

AppWizard

November 7, 2024

A decade and $22 billion later, Meta’s big bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off

Meta's investment in WhatsApp has begun yielding substantial returns, with a 48% year-over-year increase in non-advertising revenue reported in Q3, largely due to WhatsApp's business messaging capabilities. This product enables companies to engage in paid conversations with customers, contributing to revenue growth since Q3 2022. Non-advertising revenue in Q3 was million, compared to .9 billion in ad revenue, but is growing at over twice the pace of advertising. Messaging products, including WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram Direct, are still in the early stages of monetization, with estimates suggesting messaging could account for around 10% of Meta's total revenue. A significant increase in content shared through direct messages has been noted, with a 100% year-over-year rise. Meta is also exploring revenue opportunities through sponsored messages and "click-to-message" ads. Generative AI is expected to enhance the messaging business's efficiency and potential revenue generation. User behavior is shifting towards sharing in direct messages rather than traditional feeds, prompting Meta to enhance its Messenger app with new features. Each messaging product serves different user bases and presents unique monetization opportunities.

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June 12, 2024

WhatsApp-Like Communities Now Comes To Messenger App: What You Need To Know – News18

Meta has extended support for communities to other apps, such as Messenger, allowing for the creation of groups with up to 5,000 individuals who can see posts globally. The Messenger Communities feature allows for inviting Facebook friends and friends of friends to expand the community. Admins have various actions they can take, such as approving member requests and removing content that goes against community rules. Additionally, Meta introduced the Meta AI chatbot for WhatsApp business accounts in India and other countries to improve customer assistance.

AppWizard

June 12, 2024

Messenger is getting a new feature that bypasses Facebook itself. Does it suit you?

Meta has introduced communities to Messenger, allowing users to connect with thousands of others without being part of the same Facebook group. Each community includes a dedicated Home space for admins to share updates, and up to 5 people can join via sharable invitations. The main difference between Messenger's communities and WhatsApp's similar feature is the integration with Facebook's social graph, allowing users to invite others based on their Facebook profiles. Additionally, WhatsApp is testing a new feature within communities that will allow users to choose a cover photo for events.

AppWizard

June 10, 2024

WhatsApp’s Communities feature is coming to Messenger

Meta has introduced Communities feature to Messenger, allowing users to create dedicated spaces for real-time communication with individuals who share similar interests. Unlike WhatsApp, where users need a phone number to invite others, Messenger Communities are linked to Facebook's social graph, making it easier to invite friends and friends of friends to join. This new feature aims to streamline communication for organizations, schools, and private groups on the messaging platform.

AppWizard

June 8, 2024

Messenger’s new community chats don’t need to be connected to Facebook groups

Meta has introduced a new feature on Messenger that allows users to create large community chats with up to 5,000 people, even if they are not connected in any way.