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Facebook kills off Moments app due to lack of interest

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Jan 24, 2019, 4:54 PM

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Facebook kills off Moments app due to lack of interest

Launched back in 2015, Facebook's Moments app will be discontinued on February 25. The app allows users to share photos with friends, but Facebook has decided to retire Moments due to the lack of interest.

In a statement to CNET, Facebook claims it will continue to work on methods to allow users to save memories within the Facebook app, but it looks like Moments didn't quite appeal to users.

We're ending support for the Moments app, which we originally launched as a place for people to save their photos. We know the photos people share are important to them so we will continue offering ways to save memories within the Facebook app.

According to Facebook, Moments users will be able to retrieve their photos from the app even after February 25. So, starting today, if you're a Moments user, you can head to a dedicated website that will allow you to export all your photos, an option that will be available until May.

You'll be able to export your photos from any device, although in order to download a file, you'll be required to enter your Facebook password. After that, you'll have the option to upload all your Moments photos to an album on Facebook's main app.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.