I have not found any news article on this on a whim. Because my friends and family, I need to use Facebook Messenger, and Messenger Lite was a OK client - lightweight, no unnecessary features, etc., compared to the regular Messenger app.

Now I’m a little torn, having a Meta app on my phone is already bad, but having to downgrade to the bloated Messenger app? Not sure I will make a change. What are your thoughts?

  • heluecht
    2•11 months ago

    @Suppoze Is it possible to use Facebook in a browser? Or are they forcing you to use their app?

    • OtterEnglish
      2•11 months ago

      The mobile site is unusable, and if you switch it to desktop it’s very hard to use on a touchscreen.

      If anyone has alternatives, I’d appreciate it!

    • @Suppoze@beehaw.orgOP
      2•11 months ago

      I’ve tried, and on the mobile site there’s no way to access Messenger. Only workaround is if you force the desktop version on messenger.com but it is very inconvenient.

    • Peter G
      2•10 months ago

      Supposedly you will be able to use FB Lite app to chat. I got the same message, uninstalled Messenger Lite and verified that FB Lite app works for chatting.