Facebook Free Download for PC Windows 10: Do You Actually Need It?
The short answer is —but there are better workarounds. Let’s break down why the app disappeared and how to get the best Facebook experience on your PC today. The Demise of the Official Facebook App for Windows Back in 2020, Microsoft and Meta (then Facebook Inc.) removed the official Facebook App for Windows from the Microsoft Store.
Why? Because Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and browser technology had become so advanced that a standalone desktop app was redundant. Maintaining a separate Windows app cost Meta resources without offering any real benefit over using a web browser.