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According to reports from December 2025, Meta officially discontinued the native Facebook Messenger desktop app for macOS. Users are now encouraged to use the Messenger web version or mobile app. The guide below reflects the features of the native M1/M2 app during its operational period (2022–2025).

Supports one-on-one and group video calls with up to 50 people. 2022---Facebook-Messenger-officially-comes-to-Mac-M1-and-M2

Real-time alerts for incoming messages directly in the macOS Notification Center. According to reports from December 2025, Meta officially

Allows users to continue video calls in a separate window while browsing other chats. According to reports from December 2025

Full Guide: Native Facebook Messenger on Apple Silicon (2022–2025) 1. Key Features of the Native App