The invention discloses a message pushing method comprising the following steps: receiving an instant messager (IM) message, wherein the IM message specifies a user identity for receiving the IM message; acquiring a state reported by a computer terminal corresponding to the user identity; and pushing the IM message to a mobile terminal corresponding to the user identity if the state is an inactive state. The invention discloses a message pushing device accordingly. By adopting the technical scheme of the invention, users' chances of missing an IM message can be reduced.