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Messenger


Meta Platforms, Inc.
581.0.0.49.91
  • 7.6
    6.1k Reviews
  • Oct 6, 2026
    Update date
  • Everyone
  • Android 9.0+
    Android OS

About Messenger

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Reviewed byBernadine WisokyContent Editor

Messenger is a communication app that lets you chat, call, and share across Facebook and Messenger.

Messenger helps when you need one place to keep conversations with friends, family, and groups organized. It brings chats, voice calls, and video calls together so you can follow updates without switching apps. You can keep up with people you already know and join larger conversations as your interests grow, while keeping everyday messages close at hand. Setup is quick and familiar for daily use at home, school, or work. For those who prefer an APK install option, Messenger APK is available.


Messenger features you can use today

All-in-one chats and calls

Messenger supports texts, voice calls, and video calls so you can switch from typing to talking when needed. You can chat one to one or with groups and keep all conversations in the same inbox. Your messages stay synced across devices, which helps you pick up a conversation from another phone or tablet without repeating steps.

Easy ways to connect

You can find friends from Facebook right away and start chatting without searching through contacts. When you want to add someone new, Messenger gives you scannable QR codes and shareable links so the other person can join your chat quickly. This keeps setup simple when meeting classmates, coworkers, or neighbors.

Share photos and files

Messenger lets you send HD photos so details stay clear when you share an event photo or a family moment. You can create shared albums so everyone in a chat can add pictures and revisit memories together. When work or school comes up, you can send documents up to 100MB, including Word, PDF, and Excel files, directly inside the conversation.

Privacy controls that you manage

You can edit or unsend a message within 15 minutes if something needs to change. For added protection, you can turn on end to end encrypted chats where available and use disappearing messages for time limited conversations. These controls help you manage what stays in your chat and what fades after a short time.

Updates and creative tools

Messenger helps you follow communities and creator broadcast channels so group updates stay in your inbox. You can also post quick Stories and short Notes to share what you are up to with friends. In select regions, Meta AI can answer questions and create, edit, or animate images inside chats, which adds quick help and simple creative options during a conversation.


Account setup in Messenger

Messenger does not require a phone number to get started. It connects through Facebook so you can find your friends quickly and begin chatting without adding numbers. This setup helps you move into conversations right away and keeps your contacts consistent across both services.


Availability of Meta AI and creative features

Meta AI and certain creative tools are available only in select regions. If you do not see these options in your chat composer, the features may not be offered in your country at this time. Community features, broadcast channels, Stories, and Notes may also vary by region.


How to use Messenger on Android

This quick guide explains the basic flow from first open to your first chat. If you installed the Messenger latest version, the steps below will feel familiar and straightforward.

  1. Open Messenger and sign in using your Facebook account to load your profile and existing connections.

  2. Review the prompts and allow notifications so you can see new messages as they arrive. Grant camera, microphone, and storage access only when you plan to use calls, photos, or files.

  3. Tap the compose or search icon to find friends, then add new contacts with your QR code or a shareable link if needed. Create a group when you want to chat with several people at once.

  4. Open a conversation, type a message, and tap send. Use the call buttons to start a voice or video call, and attach photos or documents when you need to share media or files.

  5. Open chat settings to enable end to end encryption when available, turn on disappearing messages, and manage notifications. If needed, edit or unsend a recent message within 15 minutes, and try creative tools or Meta AI features if they appear in your region.


Start messaging with Messenger

Messenger brings chats, calls, and sharing together so you can keep conversations in one place. To get started on Android, download Messenger and follow the simple sign in flow to find your friends and begin chatting.

For official resources and support, use the link below.

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Additional APP Information

Latest Version

581.0.0.49.91

Uploaded by

Ahmad Mujahid Algi Fahry

Requires Android

Android 9.0+

Available on

Content Rating

Everyone

What's New in the Latest Version 581.0.0.49.91

Last updated on Oct 6, 2026

This release includes minor bug fixes and general improvements. Update to the latest version for the best experience.

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