Messenger for Mac
A lightweight desktop client for Facebook Messenger on Mac. Built after Meta discontinued their official desktop app. Runs as a native macOS application - no browser needed.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
Features
- Dark Mode
- Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Tags
- facebook-messaging
- messenger-client
- desktop-notifications
Messenger for Mac News & Activities
Recent activities
- stefan-minchev added Messenger for Mac
- POX updated Messenger for Mac
stefan-minchev added Messenger for Mac as alternative to Messenger
Messenger for Mac information
Developed by
Stefan MinchevLicensing
Open Source (MIT) and Free product.Written in
Alternatives
1 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
What is Messenger for Mac?
Messenger for Mac is a standalone desktop application for Facebook Messenger on macOS, created after Meta discontinued their official desktop app in 2023.
Instead of keeping a browser tab open for Messenger, this app gives you a dedicated window that lives in your dock like any native Mac application.
Key Features:
• Native macOS app - runs as a standalone application, not in a browser • Persistent login - stay logged in between app restarts • Voice & video calls - full support for all Messenger calling features • Dark mode - follows your macOS appearance settings • Lightweight - uses significantly less memory than a browser tab • Keyboard shortcuts - standard macOS shortcuts work as expected • Signed & notarized - verified by Apple, no security warnings
Privacy:
The app simply loads messenger.com in a native window. No data collection, no tracking, no analytics. All communication goes directly to Facebook's servers. The source code is fully open source and available on GitHub for review.
Technical:
Built with Electron. Requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later. The app is code-signed and notarized by Apple for security.
Free and open source under the MIT license.