Meta is shuttering Messenger’s standalone website, which is a thing that exists
Engadget • 2/19/2026
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11h
Age
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Sources
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11
Hours Since Seen
Final Score24/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier85% (0.5^11/48)
Hero EligibleYes
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- 2026-02-19Meta is shuttering Messenger’s standalone website, which is a thing that exists (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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