Why is there a separate app for Facebook Messenger?

Earlier this year, Facebook decided to turn off the messaging feature in its main mobile app and redirect users to a separate app called Messenger. “The reason why we wanted to do this is because we really believe that this is a better experience and we think that messaging is becoming increasingly important.

Can you use Facebook app without Messenger?

Yes. You can send messages to people who have Facebook and Instagram accounts but don’t have the Messenger app on their phone. They’ll be able to see your messages or calls when they log into Facebook on their computer.

Why is Messenger so important?

Messenger will quickly become one of your most important marketing channels. Consumers simply are moving away from the noise of email. Messenger marketing can yield over 80 percent open rates, multiples more effective than email. This makes developing a marketing strategy around Messenger critical to your business.

Is Facebook and Messenger two different things?

Messenger is the hardest sell as a separate service from the main Facebook social network, but in June last year the company made it so that a user could sign up and use Messenger with just a phone number. It means users who don’t want a Facebook account can still chat with their Facebook-using friends.

Why is Facebook forcing users to install a separate Messenger app?

Facebook is forcing users of its mobile site to install its separate Messenger app if they want use chat, just as it has already done for users of its Android and iOS app.

What is the difference between Messenger and Facebook Messenger?

Messenger is only Chat – You’ll only get chat notifications. So, if you want to see posts that people are sharing or you want to post something on Facebook, you’ll have to use the actual Facebook app. Chat Heads – you don’t have to be physically on the Facebook app to continue messaging someone.

Why is Facebook Messenger so popular on Android?

Facebook and Facebook Messenger are two of the most popular non-native apps on Android, alongside other Facebook-owned apps Instagram and WhatsApp. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs for the Guardian. The real reason that Facebook is pushing chat into its Messenger is to create another platform or silo from which Facebook can access you as a user.

Do I need a Facebook account to use messenger?

You don’t need a Facebook account to use Messenger – Via A New Way to Sign Up for Messenger for Android, you don’t actually have to have a Facebook account to use Messenger. But, not surprisingly, you do need to have a Facebook account to use the Facebook app.