Lionel Sujay Vailshery
Research expert covering cloud computing and emerging tech industries
Messaging apps in France - statistics & facts
French people are accessing the internet more frequently and through any device. With developments in mobile technology, the smartphone has reached a wide audience, especially within younger generations. Today, 77 percent of the population uses the internet daily and spends over five and a half hours online. Sending pictures or messages has never been easier - 78 percent of smartphone owners use instant messaging services. Facebook and Facebook messenger are market leaders, with a revenue of about 11.62 thousand U.S. dollars on the Google Play store in January 2021. The largest user group of instant messaging apps were aged 18-24, a generation which is known for its dexterity with technology.
