Messenger

In-app purchases
4.1
89M reviews
5B+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Be together whenever, with our free* all-in-one communication app, complete with unlimited text, voice, video calling and group video chat features.
PRIVACY SETTINGS
New privacy settings let you choose who can reach you, and where your messages are delivered.
CUSTOM REACTIONS
Lost for words? You can customize your reactions, with lots more emojis to choose from.
CHAT THEMES
Choose from fun themes and colors, like Tie-Dye or Love, to make your chats more personal.
WATCH TOGETHER
Watch videos, tv shows, and movies with your friends over Messenger Video Chat and Rooms when you can't be together. Capture every moment and reaction in real-time.
FREE* VIDEO CALLS TO STAY CONNECTED
Keep your friends and family close with unlimited live video chatting.Host group video calls with up to 8 people, with high-quality audio, high definition video, and interactive video features like face filters.
UNLIMITED FREE* TEXT & PHONE CALLS
Skip exchanging phone numbers and simply send a message to your Facebook friends, even if they’re across the world. Enjoy high-quality voice and text messaging on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
TURN OFF THE LIGHTS IN DARK MODE
Give your eyes some rest with a sleek new look that darkens the colors of the chat interface.
RECORD AND SEND VOICE AND VIDEO MESSAGES
When text just won't cut it, just hit record and send. Say, sing, show, or shout it out loud.
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH STICKERS, GIFS, AND EMOJIS
Use custom stickers to show your creative side. You can even add effects and filters to video calls.
SEND FILES, PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS
There’s no limit to the number of files you want to share with your friends.
PLAN AND MAKE IT HAPPEN
Make plans to get together with polls and more. Suggest a meeting spot or tell friends where you are by sharing your location with just a few taps.
SEND AND REQUEST MONEY WITH NO FEES
Send and receive money securely and quickly—right in the app. Split payments in group chats to share rent, travel, and other expenses. Start sending money to friends and family by adding your debit card, PayPal account (fees may apply), or prepaid card. Only available in the US.
CHAT WITH BUSINESSES
Easily connect with your favorite businesses to make reservations, get customer support, find deals and more.
COMPATIBLE ACROSS PLATFORMS
Chat with friends across an array of devices, like desktop, Portal, and others.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
LEARN MORE about Messenger texting and group video chat at: http://messenger.com
* Data rates apply
Some Messenger features may not be available in your country or region.
Updated on
May 7, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Personal info and Device or other IDs
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 12 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.1
85.1M reviews
Blödheska Völva
May 10, 2024
Changed my review because I've been having major problems using Messenger. For example: 1) When I try to open a message that's already been created, the screen stays blank and keeps loading. 2) it's always trying to reconnect to the network. 3) During video calls, I either sound like I'm underwater, there's a terrible echo, or the person on the other end sounds like a robot. Best of all, the pixilated videos on both ends. 4) Uninstalling and re-downloading messenger does not fix it.
50 people found this review helpful
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SSJ EDWARD (Edward)
May 10, 2024
Comes in handy to keep in contact but just like the Facebook app it has to have problems in which the Facebook team is too lazy to fix. Every time I send or receive voice messages I have to restart my phone because it completely freezes. I've tried clearing cache, uninstall/reinstall same issue for MONTHS now. I guess it's not surprising considering meta cares more about profiting on data more than the people they "serve" just like all big business.
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Marah Carbonneau
May 10, 2024
Can they just completely undo the most recent update? Taking videos is no longer worth doing because it cuts off after 3 seconds. I used to have people I messaged regularly, but now it just shows recommendations, so I no longer have the ease of hitting their names quickly because I have to look them up EVERY SINGLE TIME!! I don't get notified when I have new messages and so much more. I'm seriously about to delete this app because of all of their new update bugs. It kind keeps getting worse!
215 people found this review helpful
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