Cross-app messaging and calling: You can connect with your Instagram friends right from Messenger. Simply search for them by name or username to message or call.
Privacy settings: You can choose who can reach you, and where your messages are delivered.
Custom reactions: You can customize your reactions, with lots more emojis to choose from.
Chat themes: You can choose from fun themes and colors, like Tie-Dye or Love, to make your chats more personal.
Watch together: You can 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: You can 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: You can skip exchanging phone numbers and simply send a message to your Facebook friends, even if theyâre across the world. Enjoy high-quality voice and text messaging on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Dark mode: You can give your eyes some rest with a sleek new look that darkens the colors of the chat interface.
Voice and video messages: You can record and send voice and video messages when text just won't cut it. Say, sing, show, or shout it out loud.
Stickers, GIFs, and emojis: You can express yourself with stickers, GIFs, and emojis. You can even use custom stickers to show your creative side.
Files, photos, and videos: You can send and receive files, photos, and videos with no limit. You can also add effects and filters to your video calls.
Polls and plans: You can 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.
Money transfer: You can 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). This feature is only available in the US.
Chat with businesses: You can easily connect with your favorite businesses to make reservations, get customer support, find deals and more.
* Data rates apply
Messenger is compatible across platforms, so you can chat with friends across an array of devices, like desktop, Portal, and others. You can also access Messenger from the Facebook website or app. Messenger has a user-friendly interface and a large user base. However, some drawbacks of Messenger are:
It requires a lot of storage space and memory on your phone. It may slow down your phone or drain your battery faster.
It may collect and share your data with Facebook and other third parties. You should read the privacy policy carefully before using it.
It may not be compatible with some older versions of Android or Nokia phones. You should check the compatibility before downloading it.
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