The most common way to get Messenger is to manually install a "legacy" version of the Android APK.

Official support for the native Facebook Messenger app on BlackBerry ended years ago. Because BlackBerry 10 uses an older Android runtime (typically Android 4.3), modern versions of Messenger found on the Google Play Store will not work. To get Messenger running, you have three primary paths: 1. Sideloading the Last Working Android APK

: You must enable "Allow Installations from Unknown Sources" in your device settings. Once downloaded via the BlackBerry Browser , simply open the .apk file to install it. 2. Browser-Based Messaging (The Reliable Choice)

As app encryption methods evolve, older APKs eventually stop connecting to Facebook’s servers. The most foolproof method in 2026 is using the Facebook Mobile Web portal.

BlackBerry 10 enthusiasts, your quest to download Messenger in 2026 is a journey through nostalgia and technical workarounds. While the original storefront was officially shuttered on January 4, 2022, the platform's ability to run Android applications through its built-in runtime means you aren't entirely cut off from modern messaging. The Reality of Messenger on BlackBerry 10 Today