01 / PROPER DESKTOP CHATYour chats have
Your chats have
a window of their own.
A contact list you can tuck away. Separate conversations. A familiar icon beside the clock that changes with your status and unread messages.
GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN.
A familiar
hello.
Miss the old MSN Messenger?
Find that feeling again.
ADL Messenger is a free MSN Messenger alternative for Windows, inspired by Windows Live Messenger 2009. Personal messages, late-night chats and that one friend who always sends a nudge. We missed it too.
A real Windows app. A little piece of the old internet.
Unsigned beta · Read before installing
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ADL Messenger
You, again.Available Back where we belong. 💙
Find a friend… ⌕
⌄ The good ones (3/4)
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AAlexbrb, making tea ☕
SSamSee you tomorrow.
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Mayathis song. on repeat. ♫
You’re right where you left off.
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Available for a comebackPersonal messagesSeparate chat windowsNudges. Obviously.That little tray icon
IT WAS NEVER JUST A CHAT WINDOW.
It was your people.
In your little corner of the internet.
Miss the contact list, the personal messages and the small green dot? ADL Messenger brings that MSN-era desktop chat feeling to a new, independent service. Just your friends, their status, and a window of your own.
You missed this.
So did we.
So did we.
Looking for MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger today? Meet ADL Messenger
11:48 PM11:49 PMSomeone is writing a message…
THE OLD FEELING. YOUR NEW MESSENGER.
All the little things
you remember.
Classic instant messaging for Windows.
Made our own, by Asia Design Lab.
Say it with a status.
Or a slightly unnecessary nudge.
Display pictures, personal messages, emoticons, winks, and nudges that shake the chat window. Some habits are worth keeping.
Laptop here. PC there.
Still you.
Stay signed in on multiple devices, with shared contacts, messages and read status. Verified email helps you get back in if you forget your password.
Also in the app Group conversations · File sharing · Contact approval · Blocking · Saved chat history
YOUR STATUS: READY TO COME BACK.
Your people.
Your Windows desktop.
Your Messenger.
Download it. Make your account. Send that first hello.
Download for Windowsv0.3.0 · Free beta · 64-bitA friendly heads-up. ADL Messenger is currently an unsigned Windows beta. Read the release notes before installing. Use the installer for Windows contact links; the portable edition doesn’t register them. Microphone and webcam calls are still being tested across real devices.
A familiar hello.
A LITTLE BETTER, EVERY HELLO.
The version archive.
What’s new, what changed, and where we started.
v0.3.0
One account. Every computer.
Email verification, password recovery, and a proper home for your account and devices.
v0.2.3
Find your people.
Your Messenger ID, right where you need it. Friend invitations made simpler.
v0.2.2
A proper ADL welcome.
A branded Windows setup experience, from the first hello to the Finish button.
v0.2.1
Hello from the other side.
The shared ADL service comes online, with secure messaging and a configured calling relay.
v0.2.0
The first familiar hello.
The beginning of ADL Messenger for Windows. A contact list, real chats, and that little tray icon.
Older versions are here for reference and troubleshooting. They may not support current sign-up. We recommend the latest version for everyday use.
YOU STILL KNOW HOW THIS GOES.
Three steps.
A thousand catch-ups.
- 01
Make yourself at home.
Install the Windows app, choose your Messenger ID and verify your email.
- 02
Find your people.
Copy your contact link or add a friend’s Messenger ID. They approve the request.
- 03
Set your status. Say hello.
Choose a picture, write a personal message, and let the conversation happen.
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING.
Before you sign in.
Is ADL Messenger an MSN Messenger alternative?+
Yes. ADL Messenger is an independent MSN Messenger alternative by Asia Design Lab, inspired by the Windows Live Messenger 2009 era. It uses ADL accounts and servers, our own branding and artwork. It doesn’t connect to Microsoft’s retired Messenger network or import old Microsoft contact lists.
Is it a website or a real Windows app?+
It’s a real Windows desktop app, with a contact list, separate conversation windows and a notification-area icon beside the clock. This website is where you download it and find releases.
Can I use the same account on my laptop and PC?+
Yes. Install the latest version on each computer and sign in with the same ID or verified email. Contacts, chat history and read status are shared. Account & devices lets you see your sessions and sign out other computers.
Can I use my old Messenger account?+
You’ll need a new ADL Messenger account. Choose your ID in the Windows app and verify your email. If you’ve already made an ADL account, keep using it; you don’t need to create another account when upgrading.
What happens to my messages and privacy?+
Connections to the ADL service use HTTPS and secure WebSockets. Chat history and shared files are stored on the server. This beta does not provide end-to-end encrypted chat. Your recovery email is private and isn’t included in your public contact card.
Why is Windows showing a publisher warning?+
The current beta is unsigned, so Windows may show an unknown-publisher warning. Publisher signing and trusted automatic updates are still on our launch checklist. If you don’t want to run an unsigned beta, wait for a signed release.
Some things deserve
to be online again.