If I deactivated my account, can I still use Facebook messenger?

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Just the above really. Want to be in touch with people without it being on the FB page.

MTIA.

Yes you can. I believe it’s one of the options when you go to deactivate.

Yes you can download the messenger app without fb.

Yes you can if you've chosen the option to use messenger

Yes it should offer you the option

Oh, I didn’t realise that. Last time I deactivated, using messenger reactivated my account. Does anyone know if this is a recent thing?