Meta has announced it will discontinue the dedicated Messenger website (messenger.com) in April 2026, marking the end of standalone desktop browser access for the chat service. The decision follows the recent shutdown of Messenger’s desktop applications for Windows and Mac, further consolidating the platform within Meta’s core ecosystem.

Once implemented, users visiting messenger.com will be automatically redirected to the messaging interface inside Facebook. While chat histories will remain intact and can be restored using a PIN, the change removes the option of accessing Messenger separately from the Facebook feed – a feature many users preferred for distraction-free communication.

Notably, individuals who use Messenger on the web without an active Facebook account will no longer have browser-based access. Going forward, web messaging will require a standard Facebook login, with non-Facebook users limited to the mobile application.

The move is expected to streamline operations by reducing the number of platforms Meta maintains, potentially lowering infrastructure and support costs. Despite the closure of the standalone website, Meta has confirmed that the Messenger mobile app will remain unaffected and continue as the primary access point for users worldwide.