Facebook Messenger bots: What are they?

Facebook Messenger bots: How many are there?

Facebook Messenger bots: How can you find them?

  • Go to Botlist, and then select the Facebook Messenger platform. Browse the bots available for the Facebook Messenger app, then find a bot you want to use (like Mealou, which recommends the best restaurant in your area based on your tastes), and click on it. Look for the Chat on Messenger link on the bot’s page and click it. Messenger’s web app will then open with a chat window for the bot. Click the Get Started link at the bottom of the chat window to get started.

  • Download and open Facebook Messenger for Android (it’s free to download and use). Under the Recents tab (clock icon), you’ll see a button toward the bottom with a plus sign. Tap it. You’ll then see the option to Search. Tap it. Facebook Messenger will then show you a small selection of bots it recommends (beneath a list of people you can start chats with). You can also use the search bar at the top of this screen to search for other available bots. Once you’ve found a bot, tap on it to open a chat window for the bot, then tap Get Started at the bottom of the window to get started.

  • Download and open Facebook Messenger for iOS (it’s free to download and use). Under the Home tab (house icon), you’ll see a search bar at the top. Tap it. Facebook Messenger will then show you a small selection of bots it recommends (beneath a list of people you can start chats with). You can also use the search bar at the top of this screen to search for other available bots. Once you’ve found a bot, tap on it to open a chat window for the bot, then tap Get Started at the bottom of the window to get started.