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Most popular messenger apps worldwide in Q1 2026, by downloads (in millions)

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2026

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Worldwide

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Q1 2026

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Apple App Store and Google Play Store

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Most popular messenger apps worldwide 2026, by downloads

Published by
Christy Tila,
May 13, 2026

Meta-owned chat and communication app WhatsApp was the most downloaded mobile messenger app worldwide in the first quarter of 2026, with over ** million downloads. Telegram ranked second with over ** million downloads, while Mobile social and communication app Snapchat ranked third with almost ** million downloads worldwide.

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