A: No. The last Messenger for KitKat (v289.0.0.19.111) stopped working in September 2024. Use the built-in chat from the Facebook APK.
A: Because Google Play checks your Android version. You must side-load the APK. Facebook For Android 4.4.2 Apk
| App | Best For | APK Version Needed | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Beautiful, open-source wrapper | v2.4.1 (from F-Droid) | | Swipe for Facebook | Clean UI, many themes | v8.0.6 | | Simple for Facebook | No ads, super fast | v7.0.0 | | Metal for Facebook | Combines FB + Twitter feed | v53.0 | Facebook For Android 4.4.2 Apk
The problem? The official app from the Google Play Store now requires Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher. Facebook For Android 4.4.2 Apk