We’ll update when Messenger for Mac reaches the United States and more markets.

This suggests Facebook is using the French market to test Messenger for Mac with users before expanding the rollout to all regions including the United States. The native Mac app will bring its features to a more convenient dedicated window when it launches globally. In the meantime, Facebook does offer Messenger through a web app at. Following the French App Store listing in the United States confirms that the software isn’t yet meant for release in America.įacebook appears to have taken the Slack approach, basing Messenger on Electron and not Mac Catalyst, based on compatibility with macOS versions prior to Catalina. MacGeneration first spotted Facebook’s new Messenger app in the Mac App Store in France, but the app isn’t yet available in all regions yet. The app is now live, at least in one region, three months after that deadline. The desktop messaging software was first spotted last April in a leaked announcement that included a preview.Īt the time, Facebook was planning to ship Messenger for Mac by the end of 2019. We hope the Messenger desktop app will make it a little bit easier for people to stay in touch with friends and loved ones during this time.Better late than never, right? Facebook is starting to ship its dedicated Messenger for macOS app through the Mac App Store. Including Dark Mode and GIFs.ĭownload the app today from the Microsoft Store or Mac App Store.

Everything you love about Messenger on a bigger screen.

You’ll never miss a call or message no matter what device you’re using.

But you’re in control - you can choose to mute and snooze notifications. You can receive notifications for new messages, so you can quickly find the chat you’re looking for. Your chats are easily accessible, and you can pop in and out of the app while doing other things on your computer. You don’t need to know someone’s email or phone number since all your Facebook friends have Messenger. Stay in touch with family and friends, join a workout, or host a virtual happy hour.

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