Meta confirmed that Messenger will stop working as an app in April 2026
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Facebook Messenger will stop allowing the sending of messages from its mobile application starting in April 2026. The decision was confirmed by Meta and marks a key change in its messaging strategy.
From that date, users will be automatically redirected to facebook.com/messages to continue their conversations. The shutdown puts an end to more than a decade of independent operation.
Facebook Messenger dejará de permitir el envío de mensajes desde su aplicación móvil a partir de abril de 2026
When Messenger will stop working and what will happen to the chats
According to the company, in April 2026 users will no longer be able to send messages from the mobile Messenger app. Communication will be fully integrated into Facebook's web environment.
Users who are logged into the social network will be able to continue their chats from the browser. Conversations and files will not be lost.
Users who use Messenger without an active Facebook account will see their experience limited. The web version will be available only for registered profiles.
Cuándo deja de funcionar Messenger y qué pasará con los chats
A process that began in 2025
The shutdown is not surprising. In October 2025, Meta had already announced the end of the desktop versions for Windows and Mac.
At that time, users began to be redirected from the standalone program to the website. Now the measure is being extended to the mobile app.
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Impact on users and reaction on social media
Messenger was launched in August 2011 as an independent application. It allowed users to send messages, files, and make video calls at no cost.
However, its popularity remained below other platforms such as WhatsApp or Telegram. According to data cited by CNMC, more than 80% of users use messaging apps daily.
Media outlets such as TechCrunch pointed out that the news caused complaints on social media. Many users questioned the obligation to depend on Facebook's website.
Impacto en los usuarios y reacción en redes
New features on Facebook with artificial intelligence
Meanwhile, as the shutdown of Messenger moves forward, Meta is driving new features on Facebook. Among them is the possibility of animating the profile picture with visual effects.
Animated backgrounds for text posts have also been added. These tools aim to strengthen personalization with the support of artificial intelligence.
