Messaging application for Windows desktop that enables users to chat and make audio or video calls on Facebook.
Facebook Messenger for Windows is a freeware messenger wrapper app and I.M. client, developed by Facebook for Windows. It's pretty modern.
It is capable of connecting to online services such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Telegram and WhatsApp.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC.
The official messenger client for the popular Facebook site
Facebook Messenger for Windows is the official chat client for the Windows 7/8/10 platform. Features: Facebook ticker; Friend request; Message Counter; Notifications; Search; and Dock as sidebar.
This chat application provides access to the Facebook friends list, chat history, notifications and can dock to the side of the Windows desktop.
Compatibility and License
Facebook Messenger for Windows is provided under a freeware license on Windows from instant messaging software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.1.4814.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can Facebook Messenger for Windows run on?
Facebook Messenger for Windows can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Other operating systems: The latest Facebook Messenger for Windows version from 2024 is also available for Android, Mac and iPhone. These are often available from the app store.
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