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Web Shutdown
The standalone Messenger.com website will be officially retired and redirected to Facebook.
Re-bundling Tests
Meta begins testing the return of messaging features directly within the main Facebook mobile app.
Messenger.com Debuts
The standalone web portal Messenger.com is launched to provide a distraction-free messaging experience.
Forced Migration
Meta removes messaging from the main Facebook mobile app, forcing users to download the standalone Messenger app.
Messenger Launch
Facebook launches Messenger as a standalone mobile app for iOS and Android.
Meta Platforms has announced the decommissioning of the standalone Messenger website effective April 2026, marking a significant shift in its communication ecosystem. The move will force web users back to the primary Facebook interface, signaling an end to the decade-long unbundling strategy.