Most popular messaging apps 2025| Statista

As of October 2025, three billion users were accessing the WhatsApp messenger on a monthly basis. The app’s reach in usage penetration is particularly strong in markets outside the United States, and it is one of the most popular mobile social apps worldwide. WeChat amassed 1.41 billion users, and Facebook Messenger was reported to have a potential ad reach of 942 million users worldwide.

Instant messaging is a type of online chat that offers real-time text transmission via the internet. Since the appearance of the smartphone and the subsequent explosion of mobile apps, low-cost or free chat and social messaging apps have proven themselves as a cheap alternative to operator-based text messaging via SMS. Many messenger apps offer features such as group chats, the exchange of graphics, video, and even audio messages, as well as stickers or emoticons.

Most popular global mobile messenger apps as of October 2025, based on number of monthly active users (in millions)

Characteristic	Monthly active users in millions
WhatsApp	3,000
Weixin / WeChat	1,410
Telegram	1,000
Messenger*	942
Snapchat	932
QQ	532

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October 2025

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Worldwide

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as of October 2025

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*Refers to potential ad reach rather than monthly active users. Furthermore, some ad formats are not available in some regions, so the value might underrepresent the actual use.

The values might not represent unique individuals.

The figures are based on company statements and ad resources.

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