Messenger

Meta Platforms, Inc.

In-app purchases

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.

Ratings and reviews

Terrible update!! Facebook needs to fix this thing. now my notifications don't pop up anymore even though I've double checked the settings in both places and they are on. I hate the new layering of photos because you don't even know they are there. it says it's sending a message but it takes forever. Received photos don't always load. It says I have no internet connection even when I do. Facebook needs to dump this update, go back to the last one, and work on it more!

As I write this review, I have been a user of messenger for YEARS. Never has the app had so many END to END issues (get it?)... First off, the end-to-end encryption seems to be the culprit, the reason being that since they deployed it I, and it seems like others have had numerous issues. The images/gifs sent to me never seem to load! Also, I send emails to the feedback department, but never hear back from them. I know they probably can't reply to everything, but my problems go unresolved!!!!!!!

It always ignores Do Not Disturb mode, even when I tell it not to. I try setting a custom ringtone (because the default one is annoying) but the settings never stick. Like most facebook products, I only have it because of the 1 or 2 friends who can't be contacted otherwise. This app definitely deserves an award for "most ear-grating sound design." Who listened to the default notification sounds and thought they were a good idea?