Messenger

Messenger is a popular instant messaging app developed by Facebook, Inc. It allows users to send text messages, images, videos, voice messages, and engage in voice or video calls. Initially released as part of the Facebook platform in 2011, Messenger was later separated into a standalone app in 2014. 

What is messenger?

Be together whenever, with our free* all-in-one communication app, complete with unlimited text, voice, video calling and group video chat features.

Main function

Over time, Messenger has added a variety of features to enhance user experience, including:

1.Message Sharing: Users can communicate with friends on Facebook through one-on-one or group conversations.

2.Voice and Video Calls: Cross-platform voice and video calling capabilities are supported.

3.Story Sharing: Users can share photos or videos that disappear after 24 hours, similar to Snapchat's Story feature.

4.Gaming: Users can play games with friends directly within the chat interface.

5.Messenger Pay: In certain regions, users can send money or make payments through Messenger.

6.Bot Platform: Messenger offers a platform for developers to create bots for various services, such as customer support, news subscriptions, and more.

The interface of Messenger is user-friendly and easy to navigate, and it has a vast user base. It serves not only as a personal communication tool but also as a channel for business-customer interactions, becoming a popular choice for customer service. As technology advances and user needs evolve, Messenger continues to introduce new features and improvements to stay competitive in the messaging app market.

Functional highlight

PRIVACY SETTINGS

New privacy settings let you choose who can reach you, and where your messages are delivered.

CUSTOM REACTIONS

Lost for words? You can customize your reactions, with lots more emojis to choose from.

CHAT THEMES

Choose from fun themes and colors, like Tie-Dye or Love, to make your chats more personal.

WATCH TOGETHER

Watch videos, tv shows, and movies with your friends over Messenger Video Chat and Rooms when you can't be together. Capture every moment and reaction in real-time.

FREE* VIDEO CALLS TO STAY CONNECTED

Keep your friends and family close with unlimited live video chatting.Host group video calls with up to 8 people, with high-quality audio, high definition video, and interactive video features like face filters.

UNLIMITED FREE* TEXT & PHONE CALLS

Skip exchanging phone numbers and simply send a message to your Facebook friends, even if they’re across the world. Enjoy high-quality voice and text messaging on mobile, tablet, and desktop.

TURN OFF THE LIGHTS IN DARK MODE

Give your eyes some rest with a sleek new look that darkens the colors of the chat interface.

RECORD AND SEND VOICE AND VIDEO MESSAGES

When text just won't cut it, just hit record and send. Say, sing, show, or shout it out loud.

EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH STICKERS, GIFS, AND EMOJIS

Use custom stickers to show your creative side. You can even add effects and filters to video calls.

SEND FILES, PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS

There’s no limit to the number of files you want to share with your friends.

PLAN AND MAKE IT HAPPEN

Make plans to get together with polls and more. Suggest a meeting spot or tell friends where you are by sharing your location with just a few taps.

SEND AND REQUEST MONEY WITH NO FEES

Send and receive money securely and quickly—right in the app. Split payments in group chats to share rent, travel, and other expenses. Start sending money to friends and family by adding your debit card, PayPal account (fees may apply), or prepaid card. Only available in the US.

CHAT WITH BUSINESSES

Easily connect with your favorite businesses to make reservations, get customer support, find deals and more.

COMPATIBLE ACROSS PLATFORMS

Chat with friends across an array of devices, like desktop, Portal, and others.

Some Messenger features may not be available in your country or region.

Update log

We update our app regularly to make it even better for you to easily connect to the people that matter. Update to the latest version to get all the new features and improvements.

This release includes:

- Fixes for crashes within messaging experiences

- Performance improvements to remove latency in some of our core experiences