What's the difference between Facebook chat and Messenger?

What's the difference between Facebook chat and Messenger?

Chat is on your computer and accessed via Facebook. Messenger is also part of Facebook but is an app that has to be downloaded for you to be able to use this on your iPhone or iPad – we will look at how to do this later in this guide. ... To use chat you must be logged into your Facebook account.

Can you chat on Facebook without Messenger?

You can send messages from Facebook via your web browser and never use Messenger. It's a lengthier process, but you won't have to download the Messenger app.

Is Facebook connected with Messenger?

Facebook Messenger is an instant messaging feature built into Facebook. ... The application and website is an instant messaging service that connects to the Facebook database and has replaced the in-app Facebook messaging service.

Can anyone see your Messenger messages?

According to Facebook, Messenger uses the same secure communications protocols as banking and shopping sites. ... The messages are end-to-end encrypted, which means not even Facebook can access them.

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 someone see your message if they don't have Messenger?

Yes. You can send messages to people who have Facebook and Instagram accounts but don't have the Messenger app on their phone. They'll be able to see your messages or calls when they log into Facebook on their computer.

Can you get hacked by opening a Facebook message?

Yes, your Facebook account or Facebook Messenger can get hacked or get a virus, unfortunately. Facebook is generally pretty good at filtering these out. ... In Messenger, one way this happens is that you might receive some random message.

What's the difference between a Facebook room and a messenger?

• Facebook rooms are video chats between one or more users (maximum 50 people) who are in a particular group. This is like a virtual group hangout. The feature is on Facebook Chat for desktop and Messenger for mobile. Anyone who is in your chat group can easily join the video chat within the created room for that specific group.

Is the Facebook Messenger app the same as the Facebook app?

• If you have the regular Facebook App downloaded, you already have agreed to nearly all the permissions that the Facebook Messenger App requests! Yes, you heard that correctly. The regular Facebook app (not the Messenger app) uses nearly all the same permissions as the Messenger app does.

What does chat and messages do on Facebook?

• Facebook chat and messages allow you to communicate privately with your friends on Facebook. Unlike the other things you share on Facebook, such as status updates or photos, chats and messages will not be shared with all of your friends or posted on your Timeline.

What happens when you delete a chat on Facebook Messenger?

• You are just deleting or hiding them from the chat list, but they are still available in Messenger and can be retrieved easily. When you archive a chat, it disappears from the chat list and hides but not deleted. You can read the previous messages in that particular chat anytime. You will also receive new messages.