Receive Facebook notifications via the macOS Notification Center.

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Tools like ChatMate for Facebook are available on the App Store to provide a dedicated chat interface with dark mode and privacy features. Troubleshooting & Tips

Facebook will now act as a standalone app, which you can right-click in your dock to "Keep in Dock". Why Use the PWA Method?

Follow the Safari/Chrome steps above but use messenger.com instead of facebook.com .

The Facebook icon will now appear in your Dock and Launchpad. Clicking it will open a dedicated Facebook window separate from Safari. Method 2: Using Google Chrome Open and go to www.facebook.com . Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.

The app will use your browser’s existing session cookies, so you may need to log in via Safari or Chrome the first time you set it up.

As of December 15, 2025, the Messenger desktop app was also discontinued. To get a dedicated Messenger experience, you have two options: