Current – The missing Facebook app for Mac
Current is the best way to browse and message with Facebook on the Mac.
Current – The missing Facebook app for Mac launched on October 30, 2014 with 22 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.
In plain words
Current is a Mac application that provides an alternative way to access Facebook and Messenger on desktop computers. It allows users to browse friends' photos and videos, check their news feed, and manage messages directly from the menu bar rather than through a web browser. The app is designed for Mac users who want a more convenient and distraction-free way to stay connected with friends without relying on browser tabs.
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From the sources
Keep up with friends on your Mac just as easily as you do on your phone! Current offers a much better experience for Messenger and Facebook on your Mac. Explore your friends’ photos and videos in a way that’s just not possible in your browser. Access your news feed , online friends , inbox , and notifications right from the menu bar, so you’ll never miss an important message again. Don’t worry, you can easily customize your notifications to minimize distractions. Don’t miss another important message from a friend just because it got lost in one of your many browser tabs. With Current , each conversation can be opened in its own window, so you can place it wherever you like. Of course,…from currentformac.com
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