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Messenger

Messenger remains common because it rides on existing Meta account networks and social habits.

Messaging Meta United States Official site

Who owns it?

Messenger is owned by Meta.

The Facebook Company Is Now Meta
Meta

The announcement refers to apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp as part of Meta.

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What people say compared with alternatives

Messaging roundups usually describe Messenger as convenient if your contacts are already inside Metas network, while privacy-focused alternatives are usually chosen by people who want less dependence on that ecosystem.

Sources: The best secure messaging apps

Alternatives to look at

Signal
Element

Sources used on this page

The Facebook Company Is Now Meta
Meta

The announcement refers to apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp as part of Meta.

Open source
The best secure messaging apps
PCMag

A messaging roundup used to summarize the tradeoff between reach and privacy.

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