Meta announced it will shut down messenger.com in April 2026, redirecting users to facebook.com/messages for web-based chats. This change follows the discontinuation of Messenger desktop apps for Windows and Mac, signaling a consolidation strategy in Meta's messaging services. Users without a Facebook account will be limited to the Messenger mobile app, with chat history accessible via a secure backup PIN. This transition may frustrate those relying solely on the web version for communication.