Messenger v581.0.0.49.91

Messenger started as Facebook's chat and grew into a messaging app in its own right. You can message Facebook friends without touching the main Facebook app, and it also works with phone contacts, so it's handy even if you barely use Facebook anymore.

It's a full-featured chat: text, voice notes, photos, videos, stickers, and GIFs, plus free voice and video calls over Wi-Fi or data. Group chats support reactions, polls, and shared albums, and there are built-in games for passing time with friends. Chat heads (floating bubbles on Android) let you reply without leaving whatever app you're in, and end-to-end encrypted chats are available for conversations you want locked down.

Why grab the APK here? Some devices ship without the Play Store, some regions restrict the app, and some users prefer installing a verified package manually. The file below is the official Messenger build (package com.facebook.orca, published by Meta Platforms, Inc.) — download it, install, and log in with your Facebook account or phone number. Your conversations sync automatically.

App details: developer Meta Platforms, Inc., category Communication. Free to download with optional in-app purchases.