Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular messaging platforms for mobile devices, but not everyone needs all the advanced features of the app. That’s why Facebook decided to launch a stripped-down version of Messenger called Messenger Lite.

Messenger Lite is an app that only includes the core features of the standard Facebook Messenger app. You can easily send text, photos, links, and stickers to anyone on Messenger or Messenger Lite. You can even video chat with friends.

The standard Messenger app includes extra features like stories, extensions, automated messages from brands, and more. Messenger Lite, on the other hand, keeps everything focused on one thing and one thing only: instant messaging. The result is a simpler, less distracting app that doesn’t eat up as much storage, processing power, and data.

Messenger Lite works pretty much the same as the standard Facebook Messenger app. However, instead of various menu options at the top and bottom of the screen, you'll only see three main tabs at the top: