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Mobile messenger and communication apps

Statistics report about mobile messenger and communication apps

Billions of people around the world now rely on mobile messenger apps as their primary way to stay connected, turning them into far more than just tools for casual chat. This report dives into the leading names in the market, spotlighting Meta-owned giants like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, and offering insights into their user penetration and engagement levels. It also takes a closer look at the rise of privacy-focused alternatives such as Telegram and Signal, before turning to the increasingly critical role of messaging apps in the workplace, their growing role in e-commerce, and other possible usages.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Mobile internet usage penetration rate worldwide 2010-2050
  • Basic Statistic Main reasons for using the internet worldwide Q4 2025
  • Basic Statistic Most popular global mobile messaging apps 2025
  • Premium Statistic Most popular messenger apps worldwide 2026, by downloads
  • Premium Statistic Most popular messaging apps worldwide 2026, by IAP revenue

Usage and reach

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  • Basic Statistic Global online users accessing chat and instant messaging Q1 2022-Q2 2025
  • Basic Statistic Chat and messenger platforms usage reach worldwide Q2 2025, by age and gender
  • Basic Statistic Online chat and messenger services usage reach worldwide Q2 2025, by region
  • Basic Statistic Mobile video call usage reach 2025, by age and gender
  • Premium Statistic Mobile video calls usage reach worldwide Q2 2025, by region

Leading global messengers

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  • Premium Statistic Monthly global unique WhatsApp users 2020-2025
  • Premium Statistic WhatsApp user engagement in selected markets 2020-2024
  • Premium Statistic WhatsApp usage in selected markets Q2 2025
  • Premium Statistic Global WhatsApp iOS downloads Q1 2026, by country
  • Premium Statistic Global WhatsApp Google Play downloads Q3 2025, by country
  • Premium Statistic Annual global app downloads of Facebook Messenger 2015-2024
  • Premium Statistic Global IAP revenue of Facebook Messenger 2017-2024

Built-in chat social apps

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  • Basic Statistic Most used social networks 2025, by number of users
  • Premium Forecast Number of Instagram users worldwide 2000-2040
  • Basic Statistic Countries with the most Instagram users 2025
  • Basic Statistic Daily active users of Snapchat 2014-2026
  • Premium Statistic Daily active users of Snapchat quarterly 2014-2026, by region
  • Premium Statistic Countries with the most Snapchat users 2025

Regional leaders

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  • Premium Forecast Most used messenger by brand in the U.S. 2025
  • Premium Statistic Reach of most popular U.S. smartphone apps 2026
  • Premium Statistic Monthly active users of leading messaging apps in China 2025
  • Premium Statistic Number of active WeChat messenger accounts Q2 2015-Q1 2026
  • Premium Statistic Monthly app downloads of LINE in Japan 2024
  • Premium Statistic Most used mobile messaging apps South Korea 2025

Privacy and community-focused apps

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  • Premium Statistic Telegram global downloads 2020-2025, by region
  • Premium Statistic Telegram Premium subscribers worldwide 2022-2024
  • Premium Statistic Telegram global IAP revenue 2022-2025, by OS
  • Premium Statistic Signal global downloads 2020-2025, by region
  • Basic Statistic Most subscribed Telegram channels 2025
  • Premium Statistic Discord: global mobile app downloads 2019-2025
  • Premium Statistic Discord: mobile app global IAP revenues 2020-2025
  • Premium Statistic Discord: most popular servers for global users 2026, by number of members

Messaging apps in professional usage

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  • Premium Statistic Microsoft Teams: number of daily active users 2019-2024
  • Premium Statistic Microsoft Teams mobile app global downloads as of Q3 2025, by region
  • Premium Statistic Zoom mobile app global downloads as of Q3 2024, by region
  • Premium Statistic WhatsApp Business global downloads 2018-2025
  • Premium Statistic Countries with most WhatsApp Business app downloads 2026
  • Premium Statistic Countries with the highest lifetime WhatsApp Business in-app revenue 2025
  • Premium Statistic WhatsApp Business global DAU 2018-2025

Spotlight: mobile messengers and e-commerce

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  • Premium Statistic Top channels where consumers start their shopping journey worldwide 2024
  • Premium Statistic Use of social media in the customer journey worldwide 2024, by generation
  • Basic Statistic Social networks most likely to be used to make online purchases globally 2025
  • Premium Statistic Social media offering the best social commerce experience worldwide 2025
  • Premium Statistic Top social sites for product discovery and research in the U.S. 2024
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