Top Mobile Messaging App by Monthly Active Users

Key Takeaways

WhatsApp’s global reach hit 2 billion monthly active users. It’s the undisputed leader in global messaging engagement.
WeChat’s regional strength reached 1.3 billion monthly active users, but it is heavily concentrated in some regions, limiting its global monthly activity.
Telegram’s rise to 900 million monthly active users and Snapchat’s sticky appeals to 800 million monthly active users revealed high engagement among younger demographics.
QQ had 554 million monthly active users, highlighting its significant presence in the messaging market.

In April 2024, WhatsApp solidified its position as the world’s leading messaging app, outpacing competitors like WeChat and Facebook Messenger, while Telegram and Snapchat trail behind in the race for user engagement.

Monthly active users are the ultimate measure of engagement in the messaging app world, and WhatsApp’s 2 billion monthly active users in April 2024 cemented its global leadership. WeChat followed with 1.3 billion monthly active users, while Facebook Messenger held steady at 1 billion monthly active users. Telegram’s 900 million monthly active users reflected its growing appeal, and Snapchat’s 800 million monthly active users showed its ability to maintain a loyal user base. QQ, with 554 million monthly active users, rounded out the list, proving its relevance in a highly competitive market.

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Business of Apps

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