Messenger's standalone apps offer the flexibility of managing multiple accounts, optional end-to-end encryption for conversations, and even the opportunity to engage in gaming within the platform.

When you've had enough of someone and it's time to block them on Facebook and Messenger, you'll need to be thorough and follow these steps.

Fortunately, Facebook users who prefer using the separate Facebook Messenger mobile app can enable its dark mode feature. Here's how: Launch the Messenger app and log in if necessary.

Messenger Kids was released in 2017 as a family-friendly messaging app. It provides additional safeguards and doesn't require a Facebook account.