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Messenger

Free group video chat, video calls, voice calls and text messaging.
by Meta Platforms, Inc.
Download Messenger from Google Play
Download Messenger from Google Play
5+
Billion
Downloads
PREMIUM
Est. downloads
PREMIUM
Recent d/loads
4.08
86,181,538
Rating
Top
ranked
Ranking
23
Libraries
5.0+
Android version
1/23/23
Last updated
2011
August
App age
70.6 MB
App size
Everyone
Content rating
FREE
+ In-App
Price
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Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Changelog

  • Jan 23, 2023 Update Version 393.0.0.18.92
  • Jan 18, 2023 Update Version 392.0.0.12.106
  • Jan 13, 2023 Update Version 391.2.0.20.404
  • Dec 15, 2022 Update Version 390.2.0.29.103
  • Dec 6, 2022 Update Version 389.1.0.23.214
  • Nov 28, 2022 Update Version 388.0.0.23.106
  • Nov 15, 2022 Update Version 387.0.0.22.106
  • Nov 11, 2022 Update Version 386.2.0.22.106
  • Nov 8, 2022 Update Version 386.0.0.19.106
  • Oct 24, 2022 Update Version 384.0.0.18.104
  • Oct 17, 2022 Update Version 383.0.0.14.110
  • Oct 10, 2022 Update Version 382.0.0.20.105
  • Oct 3, 2022 Update Version 381.0.0.17.102
  • Sep 28, 2022 Update Version 380.1.0.17.108
  • Sep 21, 2022 Update Version 379.1.0.23.114
  • Sep 12, 2022 Update Version 378.0.0.25.106
  • Sep 6, 2022 Update Version 377.0.0.13.101
  • Aug 31, 2022 Update Version 376.1.0.25.106
  • Aug 22, 2022 Update Version 375.0.0.17.104
  • Aug 2, 2022 Update Version 372.0.0.10.112
  • Jul 27, 2022 Update Version 371.1.0.12.107
  • Jul 19, 2022 Update Version 369.0.0.7.111
  • Jul 8, 2022 Update Version 369.0.0.7.111
  • Jul 6, 2022 Update Version 368.0.0.12.109
  • Jun 27, 2022 Update Version 367.0.0.9.112
  • Jun 20, 2022 Update Version 366.0.0.10.107
  • Jun 15, 2022 Update Version 365.0.0.20.110
  • Jun 6, 2022 Update Version 364.0.0.10.112
  • May 23, 2022 Update Version 362.0.0.8.108
  • May 16, 2022 Update Version 361.0.0.7.107
  • May 9, 2022 Update Version 360.0.0.10.113
  • May 2, 2022 Update Version 359.0.0.6.112
  • Apr 26, 2022 Update Version 358.0.0.13.131
  • Apr 18, 2022 Update Version 357.0.0.13.112
  • Apr 11, 2022 Update Version 356.0.0.13.105
  • Apr 5, 2022 Update Version 355.0.0.17.114
  • Mar 28, 2022 Update Version 354.0.0.10.113
  • Mar 21, 2022 Update Version 353.0.0.12.116
  • Mar 14, 2022 Update Version 352.0.0.9.116
  • Mar 9, 2022 Update Version 351.1.0.12.114
  • Mar 2, 2022 Update Version 350.1.0.9.89
  • Feb 21, 2022 Update Version 349.0.0.7.108
  • Feb 14, 2022 Update Version 348.0.0.11.110
  • Feb 7, 2022 Update Version 347.0.0.8.115
  • Jan 31, 2022 Update Version 346.0.0.7.117
  • Jan 28, 2022 Update Version 345.1.0.12.117
  • Jan 25, 2022 Update Version 345.0.0.10.117
  • Jan 18, 2022 Update Version 344.0.0.8.106
  • Jan 11, 2022 Update Version 343.0.0.8.474
  • Dec 14, 2021 Update Version 342.1.0.14.119
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Developer information for Meta Platforms, Inc.

Meta Platforms, Inc.

[email protected]

Website

1 Hacker Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Description

Be together whenever, with our free* all-in-one communication app, complete with unlimited text, voice, video calling and group video chat features.
CROSS-APP MESSAGING AND CALLING
Connect with your Instagram friends right from Messenger. Simply search for them by name or username to message or call.
PRIVACY SETTINGS
New privacy settings let you choose who can reach you, and where your messages are delivered.
CUSTOM REACTIONS
Lost for words? You can customize your reactions, with lots more emojis to choose from.
CHAT THEMES
Choose from fun themes and colors, like Tie-Dye or Love, to make your chats more personal.
WATCH TOGETHER
Watch videos, tv shows, and movies with your friends over Messenger Video Chat and Rooms when you can't be together. Capture every moment and reaction in real-time.
FREE* VIDEO CALLS TO STAY CONNECTED
Keep your friends and family close with unlimited live video chatting.Host group video calls with up to 8 people, with high-quality audio, high definition video, and interactive video features like face filters.
UNLIMITED FREE* TEXT & PHONE CALLS
Skip exchanging phone numbers and simply send a message to your Facebook friends, even if they’re across the world. Enjoy high-quality voice and text messaging on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
TURN OFF THE LIGHTS IN DARK MODE
Give your eyes some rest with a sleek new look that darkens the colors of the chat interface.
RECORD AND SEND VOICE AND VIDEO MESSAGES
When text just won't cut it, just hit record and send. Say, sing, show, or shout it out loud.
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH STICKERS, GIFS, AND EMOJIS
Use custom stickers to show your creative side. You can even add effects and filters to video calls.
SEND FILES, PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS
There’s no limit to the number of files you want to share with your friends.
PLAN AND MAKE IT HAPPEN
Make plans to get together with polls and more. Suggest a meeting spot or tell friends where you are by sharing your location with just a few taps.
SEND MONEY SECURELY AND EASILY (within US only)
Send and receive money securely and easily with friends and family right in the app by adding your debit card, PayPal account or reloadable prepaid card (single-source cards eligible for sending money only).
CHAT WITH BUSINESSES
Easily connect with your favorite businesses to make reservations, get customer support, find deals and more.
COMPATIBLE ACROSS PLATFORMS
Chat with friends across an array of devices, like desktop, Portal, and others.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
LEARN MORE about Messenger texting and group video chat at: http://messenger.com
* Data rates apply
Be together whenever, with our free* all-in-one communication app, complete with unlimited text, voice, video calling and group video chat features.
CROSS-APP MESSAGING AND CALLING
Connect with your Instagram friends right from Messenger. Simply search for them by name or username to message or call.
PRIVACY SETTINGS
New privacy settings let you choose who can reach you, and where your messages are delivered.
CUSTOM REACTIONS
Lost for words? You can customize your reactions, with lots more emojis to choose from.
CHAT THEMES
Choose from fun themes and colors, like Tie-Dye or Love, to make your chats more personal.
WATCH TOGETHER
Watch videos, tv shows, and movies with your friends over Messenger Video Chat and Rooms when you can't be together. Capture every moment and reaction in real-time.
FREE* VIDEO CALLS TO STAY CONNECTED
Keep your friends and family close with unlimited live video chatting.Host group video calls with up to 8 people, with high-quality audio, high definition video, and interactive video features like face filters.
UNLIMITED FREE* TEXT & PHONE CALLS
Skip exchanging phone numbers and simply send a message to your Facebook friends, even if they’re across the world. Enjoy high-quality voice and text messaging on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
TURN OFF THE LIGHTS IN DARK MODE
Give your eyes some rest with a sleek new look that darkens the colors of the chat interface.
RECORD AND SEND VOICE AND VIDEO MESSAGES
When text just won't cut it, just hit record and send. Say, sing, show, or shout it out loud.
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH STICKERS, GIFS, AND EMOJIS
Use custom stickers to show your creative side. You can even add effects and filters to video calls.
SEND FILES, PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS
There’s no limit to the number of files you want to share with your friends.
PLAN AND MAKE IT HAPPEN
Make plans to get together with polls and more. Suggest a meeting spot or tell friends where you are by sharing your location with just a few taps.
SEND MONEY SECURELY AND EASILY (within US only)
Send and receive money securely and easily with friends and family right in the app by adding your debit card, PayPal account or reloadable prepaid card (single-source cards eligible for sending money only).
CHAT WITH BUSINESSES
Easily connect with your favorite businesses to make reservations, get customer support, find deals and more.
COMPATIBLE ACROSS PLATFORMS
Chat with friends across an array of devices, like desktop, Portal, and others.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
LEARN MORE about Messenger texting and group video chat at: http://messenger.com
* Data rates apply
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Google Play Rankings

Top rankings

Rank Country Category List
18 United States Overall Top Free
3 United States Communication Top Free
17 United States Applications Top Free
36 Canada Overall Top Free
4 Canada Communication Top Free
4 France Communication Top Free
42 France Overall Top Free
25 Mexico Overall Top Free
25 Poland Overall Top Free
5 Germany Communication Top Free
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Permissions

Development tools
test access to protected storage
Your personal information
read calendar events plus confidential information, read your contacts, read your own contact card, modify your contacts
Services that cost you money
directly call phone numbers, send SMS messages
Your location
approximate (network-based) location, precise (GPS) location
Your messages
read your text messages (SMS or MMS), receive text messages (MMS), receive text messages (SMS), edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)
Network communication
view network connections, view Wi-Fi connections, pair with Bluetooth devices, download files without notification, full network access, control Near Field Communication, Google Play billing service, receive data from Internet
Your accounts
create accounts and set passwords, find accounts on the device, add or remove accounts, read Google service configuration
Storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Phone calls
read phone status and identity
Hardware controls
take pictures and videos, change your audio settings, record audio, control vibration
System tools
access Bluetooth settings, change network connectivity, connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi, read sync settings, run at startup, draw over other apps, prevent phone from sleeping, toggle sync on and off, install shortcuts
Extra
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS, android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO, android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS, android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC, android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT, android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT, com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE, com.facebook.katana.provider.ACCESS, com.facebook.mlite.provider.ACCESS, com.facebook.orca.permission.CREATE_SHORTCUT, com.facebook.orca.permission.CROSS_PROCESS_BROADCAST_MANAGER, com.facebook.orca.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE, com.facebook.orca.provider.ACCESS, com.facebook.permission.prod.FB_APP_COMMUNICATION, com.facebook.receiver.permission.ACCESS, com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE, com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID, com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE, com.nokia.pushnotifications.permission.RECEIVE, com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ, com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE, com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE, com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE

Technologies used by Messenger

Ad network libraries

Facebook Audience Network Android Library IconFacebook Audience Network

Social libraries

Facebook Android Library IconFacebook

Development tools

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