Is Messenger and Facebook chat the same?

mobile. Facebook allows its users to privately message each other through private messaging. This applies to both individual users and business to customer conversations. However, messaging on desktop takes place on Facebook chat while on mobile it takes place on a standalone Facebook application called Messenger.

Is Facebook and Messenger linked together?

The Messenger app is a separate app to Facebook. However, users’ profiles can be set using their Facebook account or telephone number.

Can you chat on Messenger without being on Facebook?

While it seems like the apps are intrinsically tied to each other, you can actually use Messenger without a Facebook account. If you want to use Messenger without joining Facebook, just download the app and click on Create New Account. You can even use Facebook Messenger Rooms without a Facebook profile.

Why is Messenger separate from Facebook?

Late last year, at a public Q&A, Zuckerberg said Facebook split Messenger off to make it a better, faster messaging product. Apparently, Facebook also thinks Messenger can do a lot of other things better.

What is the difference between a message and a chat message?

Messaging works across channels (owned or third-party) and across devices. While live chat is typically located on a company’s web site or in an app, a company with a holistic messaging solution can be contacted in that context and on social channels too — but it’s all part of the same conversation.

Can you tell if someone is looking at your Messenger?

The blue circle with the check next to your message means that your message was sent. A filled-in blue circle next to your message means that your message was delivered. And, when a friend has read your message, a small version of your friend’s photo will appear next to your message.

How can you tell if someone is chatting on Messenger?

It’s near the top of the screen. This displays a list of everyone who’s active on Messenger. If a friend is online, you’ll see a green circle on top of their profile image.

What does it mean when someone is using Messenger without Facebook?

Through Messenger, you can upload photos, videos, start group chats, and more — all without a Facebook account. You can now download Facebook’s Messenger app to your desktop, too.

Why is someone on Messenger but not Facebook?

Probably your friend has deactivated his/her account but still using Messenger. Anyone can deactivated his/her Facebook account and keep using Messenger. To test the Blocking scenario, try to send a message to your friend, if it didn’t popup a notification that you are blocked to send message, then you are not blocked.

Are Messenger messages private?

Messenger’s secret conversations are encrypted, meaning that your messages are incredibly private — not even Facebook can read them. Secret conversations are only available in the Messenger mobile app, not the website.

How do you know if you are connected on Messenger?

Friends you are connected to on Facebook will appear in the chat list on the right hand side of the screen whenever they’re online. If they’re available, a green dot appears beside their name letting you know they can accept instant messages.

Are Facebook and Messenger two different apps?

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. Many users were outraged because they did not want to have to use a separate app for messaging.

What does Messenger chat mean?

That means that when you’re using other apps or on the home screen, Messenger messages will pop up with the Chat Head icon of the person messaging you, allowing you to quickly jump into a conversation without leaving your current app. You can also dismiss the conversation by swiping down from a Chat Heads message.

What does it mean when it says chat message?

RCS, also known as Chat, is an enhanced messaging experience on Android devices that is an upgrade to simple text/SMS and is similar to iMessage or WhatsApp. Chat is enabled by Google’s Android platform and is accessible using either Google’s Android Messages app or Samsung’s Messages app.

Can someone see my message on Messenger if we are not friends?

It may go to his inbox, mobile device or to the pop-up chat box in the lower right corner of his Facebook screen. Regardless of delivery, the message is a one-to-one communication between the sender and the recipient. Nobody else will be able to read that message.