Messenger
Meta Platforms, Inc.
About
Messenger is a free messaging app for connecting with friends and family through chat and calls without needing a phone number. Send high-definition photos, share files up to 100MB, create shared albums, and use disappearing messages with end-to-end encryption. The app includes Meta AI for answering questions and creative tasks like image generation and editing. Connect with communities based on interests, follow creators' broadcast channels, share Stories and Notes that disappear after 24 hours, and customize chats with themes, stickers, GIFs, and reactions. Add new contacts by scanning QR codes, and edit or unsend messages within 15 minutes of sending.
Highlights
- Chat and call anyone without needing their phone number
- Send and receive high-definition photos and files up to 100MB
- End-to-end encrypted disappearing messages you control the duration of
- Meta AI assistant for answering questions, homework help, and image creation
- Create and share photo and video albums in group chats
- Connect with communities by interests and follow creators' broadcast channels
Best for
People staying in touch with friends and family across distances, users wanting to share photos and files in group chats, and those interested in connecting with communities based on shared interests or following creators.
At a glance
Messenger is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 9,307,594 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by Meta Platforms, Inc..
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Messenger free?
- Yes — Messenger is free to download on iOS and Android.
- What platforms is Messenger available on?
- Messenger is available on iOS and Android.
- What is Messenger?
- Messenger is a free messaging app that lets you chat and call friends and family without needing a phone number. It supports high-definition photo sharing, file transfers up to 100MB, shared albums, and includes Meta AI for answering questions and creative tasks.
- Can I send disappearing messages on Messenger?
- Yes. Messenger offers end-to-end encrypted disappearing messages where you can choose how long your chats remain visible after they've been read.
- What file sizes can I share on Messenger?
- You can send large files directly in chat up to 100MB, including Word documents, PDFs, and Excel spreadsheets.
- Can I edit messages after sending?
- Yes, you can edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending them.
- What are the alternatives to Messenger?
- Messenger is similar to Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Instants, an Instagram app. Browse related apps by tag: ai, communication, video chat app, and collaboration.
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