Why Messenger Says 'Using Without FB' When Account's Active

This post addresses a common point of confusion for Facebook and Messenger users. Many people encounter a 'Using Messenger without Facebook' message on profiles, even when they know the person's main Facebook account is still active and not deactivated. This creates confusion about privacy settings, account status, and the evolving relationship between the two Meta platforms. A content piece explaining the different scenarios (e.g., creating a Messenger-only account, deactivating Facebook but keeping Messenger, or simply how the status might be displayed for legacy accounts or specific privacy settings) would clarify a widespread misunderstanding and cater to a massive user base. It touches on platform functionality and user privacy, which are highly engaging topics.