Meta has announced its decision to discontinue the Messenger desktop application for Windows and Mac operating systems, a move that will affect millions of users. The company has stated that the app will cease to function entirely from December 15. Users are being notified about the impending closure. Following this, desktop users will need to access Messenger via the official Facebook website or Messenger. com.
When Will the App Stop Working?
According to information provided by Meta to TechCrunch, users will no longer be able to log in to the Messenger desktop app for Windows and Mac after December 15, 2023, while any attempt to access the app post-closure date will result in a redirection to the Facebook website. Meta advises users to uninstall the app after December 15 as it will become non-functional. The news of Meta's plan to close its desktop apps was first reported by Appleinsider, while
What Happens to Your Messenger Chats?
A primary concern for users is the fate of their existing chat history once the app is shut down. Meta has clarified that chat history will remain available, but only if the 'Secure Storage' option has been enabled. This feature allows encrypted chats to be securely saved and synced across all devices. To check if this feature is active, navigate to 'Privacy & Safety' in the app's settings, then tap on 'End-to-End Encrypted Chat', and finally check the status of the 'Secure Storage' option under 'Message Storage'.
