Messenger Next

by rozsazoltanv1.8.0

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

A lightweight, distraction-free desktop wrapper for Facebook Messenger.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Rozsazoltan.MessengerNext --exact --version 1.8.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Messenger Next

Messenger Next uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i messenger-next.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Messenger Next →

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About

Messenger Next is an unofficial lightweight desktop wrapper for Facebook Messenger. It provides conversations in a dedicated native window without the Feed, Reels, Marketplace, or other unrelated interface.

Installers · v1.8.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Messenger Next.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Messenger Next on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Rozsazoltan.MessengerNext --exact --version 1.8.0. winget downloads the installer from rozsazoltan and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Messenger Next silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Rozsazoltan.MessengerNext --exact 1.8.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Messenger Next?

Messenger Next uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i messenger-next.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Messenger Next via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Rozsazoltan.MessengerNext --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Messenger Next's Apps & Features entry.

Is Messenger Next free?

Messenger Next is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/rozsazoltan/messenger) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Messenger Next work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Messenger Next directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Messenger Next up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Rozsazoltan.MessengerNext --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Messenger Next from microsoft/winget-pkgs.