Facebook Messenger, commonly known as Messenger, is a messaging app that is accessible within Facebook. You can instant message, share photos, videos, audio recordings or create a group chat with your Facebook friends or phone contacts. You can also use Messenger to voice chat and video call your friends.
Age Limit: 13+ minimum age according to Facebook Messenger
Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app
How can you report online abuse, ask for content to be removed or block someone?
- Report a conversation on Messenger
How to report inappropriate conversations on Messenger. - Report inappropriate content
How to report inappropriate images or content through Messenger. - Block or unfriend someone
How to stop someone from contacting you.
How can you protect your personal information?
- Privacy in Messenger
Learn how to protect your privacy on Facebook Messenger. - Privacy settings
Learn how to make your account as secure as possible. - Managing your account
Manage your account settings.
Key safety links
- Safety in Messenger
Learn how to stay safe on Facebook Messenger. - Help Centre
Offers a range of general help, safety and security information. - Community Standards
Read Facebook’s official rules that outlines what is acceptable and not acceptable when using Facebook or Messenger. - Data policy
Outlines Facebook’s privacy policy guidelines.