# Messenger for Facebook™

> Messenger for Facebook™ lets you bring a Messenger right into your browser to chat with your friends.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/facebook-messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/facebook-messenger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `facebook-messenger`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Baris Derin
- **Category:** photos-music-videos,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 1,663
- **Weekly downloads:** 38
- **Rating:** 2.59 / 5 (90 ratings)
- **Version:** 65.0.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2012-12-16
- **Size:** 246 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/facebook-messenger/)

## Description

**Messenger for Facebook™** integrates Facebook Messenger right into your browser, providing a convenient sidebar to chat with friends instantly. Once logged in, you can easily see your friends' online status and exchange messages without disrupting your web experience. This extension enhances your social connectivity by keeping Messenger accessible at all times.

Please note, Messenger for Facebook™ is an independent tool and is not officially affiliated with Facebook™ or its products. It provides a seamless and convenient way to use Facebook Messenger without switching tabs or applications.

## Rankings

- #2,506 — Overall
- #296 — Social & Communication
- #2 — messenger
- #8 — facebook
- #47 — trademark
- #65 — fact

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextualIdentities`
- `cookies`
- `tabs`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `contextMenus`
- `storage`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*`
- `*.barisderin.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

### Cons

- Doesn't work at all, can't sign in.
- Frequent login issues, requiring users to re-enter their credentials.
- Required permissions raise privacy concerns.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/facebook-messenger)