Messenger
FreeMeta's free messaging app for chatting, calling and sharing with Facebook and Instagram contacts.
About Messenger
Messenger is Meta's messaging and calling app, built to connect with friends and family on Facebook and, through account linking, Instagram. It supports text chat, group conversations, voice and video calls, photo and video sharing, stickers and reactions.
The mobile apps for Android and iOS are the main way to use it, and a Windows app and a web version are also listed in our data. It is free to use, with data charges from your carrier. Google Play lists more than 5 billion downloads, and the iOS app lists about 13.7 million ratings with an average near 4.7.
It suits people who already live inside Meta's social apps and want a quick way to message their contacts there. It is less appealing if you want minimal data collection, since it is tied to Meta's privacy policy, and a Meta or Facebook account is normally required. Messenger has added end-to-end encrypted chats for personal conversations, but check your settings to confirm what is enabled for a given chat.
Check your encryption and privacy settings after installing. The Windows entry here has no winget data, so use the official download link.
Version history
1 release tracked- iOS: Regular update with improvements and new features
Frequently asked
Is Messenger free?
Yes. The app is free, and carrier data charges may apply.
Does it need an account?
Generally yes. It uses a Meta or Facebook account.
Which platforms does it run on?
Android and iOS, with Windows and web access also listed.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to messenger.com or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.