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Messenger for Windows 10

Messenger for Windows 10

A native Windows 10 application bringing Facebook Messenger to desktop computers and tablets

Communication·by Meta Platforms, Inc.·Launched Apr 2016·0 upvotes·microsoft.com
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ALIVEverified Aug 24, 2026 · HTTP 200
CohortClass of 2016

What it is

A native Windows 10 application bringing Facebook Messenger to desktop computers and tablets. Enables seamless messaging directly from Windows devices without requiring a web browser.

HTTP liveness

17 probes since Jun 16
Jun 16Aug 24
AliveHard-dead (404/5xx/parked)RedirectedUnverified (timeout/DNS/block)

Observed events

probes · press · GitHub
  1. Jun 16, 2026
    First probe — live
    Alive · 200 OK

Funding history

No disclosed funding rounds yet. SEC EDGAR + press scrape runs weekly.

Moat

Network effects
strong

Meta has a strong network-effect moat driven by its vast user base across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, making its messaging services highly valuable and difficult for competitors to disrupt.

  • webMeta's advantage is built on network effects, user data, and advertising technology across its Family of Apps. source
  • webAccess to Meta’s messaging network has become valuable enough for AI companies and regulators to fight over. source
  • webMeta merits a wide economic moat because of intangible assets and the network effect around Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. source
  • webThe first-quarter results showed revenue rose 33% to $56.31 billion, indicating strong market presence and network advantage. source
strong · 0.80 confidence · grounded in 4 sources
Website-grounded · May 2026

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Cohort survival · Class of 2016weekly

13,657 products launched in 2016 · 100% still active

13,633 active24 sunset
Still active
100%
Median lifespan
4.9y